House bill extends TSA intel sharing to mass transit

Jolie Lee
federalnewsradio.com
June 22, 2012

The Transportation Security Administration already shares intelligence it collects with airports. Now a House bill would expand TSA’s intel sharing to local mass transit systems as well.

Rep. Jackie Speier (D-Calif.), the bill’s sponsor, said the legislation is a “common sense approach” to fighting terrorism. The House passed the bill May 30 and the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs is now considering the bill.

In an interview with The Federal Drive with Tom Temin and Emily Kopp, Speier said the bill creates “fusion centers” where TSA can provide intel to local law enforcement and emergency management officials.

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This article was posted: Friday, June 22, 2012 at 11:12 am

Tags: constitution, domestic news, domestic spying, terrorism, tsa

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