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AK HCR8
Concurrent Resolution
Status
Passed
8/24/2011
Primary Sponsor
Max Gruenberg
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AI Summary
- Urges the Transportation Security Administration to reconsider and replace the pat-down search procedures implemented on October 28, 2010, with less invasive but equally effective alternatives
- Urges United States Congress to exercise greater oversight of the Transportation Security Administration, including investigation of privacy violations and a scientific study of full-body scanning effects
- Identifies concerns that new pat-down procedures involve inappropriate physical contact with sensitive body areas, causing offense, humiliation, and potential revictimization for abuse survivors
- Notes that invasive searches may be particularly traumatic for individuals with medical conditions, prosthetics, joint replacements, pacemakers, and other medical devices
- Directs copies of the resolution to be sent to the President, Vice-President, Department of Homeland Security Secretary, Congressional leadership, TSA Administrator, and Alaska's Congressional delegation
Legislative Description
Tsa Screening Procedures
Minors
Last Action
PERMANENTLY FILED 7/19 LEGIS RESOLVE 4
8/24/2011
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