Aviation and Transportation Security Act

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Aviation and Transportation Security Act

United States [2001]

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Transportation Security Administration
It was established by the Aviation and Transportation Security Act, which was passed by Congress and signed into law by Pres. George W. Bush on November 19, 2001. Originally part of the U.S. Department of Transportation, in 2003 the TSA became part of the newly created Department of Homeland Security.
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It was established by the Aviation and Transportation Security Act, which was passed by Congress and signed into law by Pres. George W. Bush on November 19, 2001. Originally part of the U.S. Department of Transportation, in 2003 the TSA became part of the newly created Department of Homeland Security.
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