On the fifth day of October (Government House), November 19, 2001, Bush signed the Aviation Security Act.

2001 11 19, U.S. President George W. Bush signed the Aviation Security Act passed by Congress in the 16th aimed at strengthening the airport and aircraft security, into law. the
Bush said in a ceremony held here Reagan National Airport, airlines, safety is the primary issue. The law will allow the federal government directly responsible for airport security, this is the first time in the history of the United States.
aviation safety law signed by Bush, the United States will change the existing airport baggage and passenger security and responsible practices by private security companies. The Transportation Security Administration is responsible for airport security by the newly formed Department of Transportation, all airport security staff will become employees of the federal government. Airport security personnel must be U.S. citizens, and a criminal background check. But after the three-year transition period, the airport right to decide to continue to use the security staff of the federal government or by private security companies signed a contract with the government in charge of airport security. The bill also requires airports to strengthen security checks on baggage explosives detection devices installed before the end of next year. The Department of Transportation may authorize pilots to carry weapons in the cockpit.
another after the "9.11" incident, the U.S. government taken to strengthen aviation security measures. Prior to the measures taken include additional security personnel on flights, reinforced aircraft cockpit doors and sending Guard troops guarding the airport, etc.. (Lssjt.cn)
"9.11" incident, out of concerns about aviation safety, the number of visitors fly greatly reduced, causing a huge blow to the airline. The U.S. government hopes the signing of the Aviation Security Act enables the people to restore confidence in aviation safety.