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April 20th, 2016

KOAT Action 7 News: Bill aimed at tightening security at airports passes Senate

U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich secured final passage of an amendment he introduced to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Reauthorization bill to enhance airport and mass transit security. The amendment would strengthen security, especially in non-secure "soft" target areas at airports, like check-in and baggage claim areas. The FAA Reauthorization Bill passed the full Senate with a final vote of 95 to 3. April 19, 2016.