In other words. their spending must be part of a statewide plan connected to the national plan. Fourth. this legislation contains provisions to improve our ability to disrupt terrorist infiltration of our borders. It requires the Departments of Homeland Security and State to strengthen the security of the visa waiver program. by requiring better reporting by foreign countries in the visa waiver program of lost or stolen passports. requiring countries to share information about prospective visitors who may pose a threat to the U.S.. and authorizing an electronic travel system that would require travelers to apply in advance for authorization to visit the U.S.. thus allowing their names to be checked against terrorist watch lists. Fifth. this bill moves to ensure that as we fight terrorism. we do not trample on the rights of Americans we are pledged to defend. Included here are provisions to strengthen the Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board by requiring its members to be confirmed by the Senate and by giving the Board subpoena power through the Attorney General. This legislation also includes a provision similar to one I was pleased to cosponsor in committee with Senator MCCASKILL that will ensure Transportation Security Administration screenersknown as Transportation Security Officershave the same employment rights as others in TSA and throughout the Department of Homeland Security. There is no good reason to deny TSOs these rights. Other law enforcement officers at Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Customs and Border Protection have these rights. with no negative effect on their performance of their security mission. In fact. Capitol Police also enjoy these rights and protections.
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