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DeGette Hails Legislation Enabling Safety, Efficiency Improvements at DIA

Press Release

Date: July 13, 2016
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: Transportation Infrastructure Federal, State and Local Relations

Congresswoman Diana DeGette (D-CO) today welcomed congressional passage of legislation that paves the way for a public-private partnership to improve the Jeppesen Terminal at Denver International Airport, which is in her district.

"We are on our way toward a safer, more efficient passenger screening process at DIA," DeGette said. "Through an innovative public-private partnership, we can anticipate less congestion in the Great Hall and a better security screening process in the years to come."

Both the House and the Senate have now approved an extension of authority for the Federal Aviation Administration that includes provisions allowing two pilot programs to promote security and create the "checkpoint of the future." DeGette and other members of the Colorado delegation to Congress are committed to ensuring that the FAA and the Transportation Security Administration have the resources they need for this project.

The public-private partnership stipulates that before any changes to the terminal are made, the proposal will be presented to the Denver City Council.


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