Brennan Center vs. DOJ et al (17-cv-06335) Full Release_Part 4

Question#: 29 Topic: TSA VIPR Funding Hearing: The Department of Homeland Security Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Request Primary: The Honorable Thomas R. Carper Committee: HOMELAND SECURITY (SENATE) Question: Last year in the wake of the attacks on the airport in Brussels, the Senate voted 91 to 5 for an amendment to double the number of TSA Visible Intermodal Prevention and Response, or VIPR teams. These teams patrol our airports and public transit spaces in order to deter and respond to terrorist...