The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) was created in response to the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 as part of the Aviation and Transportation Security Act signed into law by President George W. Bush on November 19, 2001. TSA was originally in the Department of Transportation but was moved to the Department of Homeland Security in March 2003.

TSA’s mission is to protect the nation’s transportation systems by ensuring the freedom of movement for people and commerce. In February 2002, TSA assumed responsibility for security at the nation’s airports and by the end of the year had deployed a federal work force to meet challenging Congressional deadlines for screening all passengers and baggage.

All 161 eBooks and eDocuments are included in the WeL search engine. Browse the selected list of titles in the Transportation Security Administration Publications & Reports Collection below.

Selected List of Publications & Reports

		The National Strategy for the Physical Protection of Critical Infrastructures and Key Assets--The White House: February 2003 (PDF 1.27 MB) This document identifies goals and objectives, and outlines principles to secure the infrastructure and assets, including transportation, that are vital to public health, safety, national security, and the economy.  It provides a unifying structure, defines roles and responsibilities, and identifies major initiatives that will drive near-term protection priorities.  Transportation is mentioned throughout as a critical infrastructure sector, and a section specifically on transportation covers pages 54 to 62.
		The Changing Face of Transportation--Department of Transportation: October 2000 (PDF 21.7 MB) Chapter Seven on National Security includes information on terrorism, and aviation, maritime and infrastructure security from pages 7-1 through 7-24. 2000 Crime Acts Report (PDF 1.97MB) 1998 Crime Acts Report (PDF 329KB) 1996 Crime Acts Report (PDF 4.1MB)
		Congressional Reports
		Report to Congress on Enhanced Security Measures (PDF 282KB)
		Report to Congress on Transportation Security - March 31, 2003 (PDF 359 KB)
		Study and Report to Congress on Civil Aviation Security Responsibilities and Funding 1998 (PDF 220KB)
		Report to Congress Aviation Security Aircraft Hardening Program 1998 (PDF 76KB)
		Annual Report to Congress on Civil Aviation Security January 1 1997 - December 31 1997 (PDF 271KB)
		Annual Report to Congress on Civil Aviation Security January 1 1996 - December 31 1996 (PDF 285KB)
		Annual Report to Congress on Civil Aviation Security January 1 1995 - December 31 1995 (PDF 117KB)
		Annual Report to Congress on Civil Aviation Security January 1 1994 - December 31 1994 (PDF 136KB)
		Selected Aviation Security Costs and Responsibilities: August 15, 2002 (PDF 210KB)