My Letter to Congress: H.R.3608 STRIP Act

I am writing as your constituent in the 8th Congressional district of Pennsylvania. I support H.R.3608 - STRIP Act, and am tracking it using OpenCongress.org, the free public resource website for government transparency and accountability.

Sincerely,
Brad Dougherty

Dear Brad,

Thank you for contacting my office. I appreciate your taking the time to share your thoughts about current issues. Please be assured that constituent correspondence will receive a reply in the near future.

Sincerely,

 

Pat Toomey

U.S. Senator, Pennsylvania

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January 02, 2012
Brad Dougherty
1603 Waterford Rd
Yardley, PA 19067-5426
Dear Brad,

Thank you for contacting your Congressional office. Understanding your ideas and concerns is important to me, as it helps me to better represent you and the Eighth District of Pennsylvania.



I am committed to representing your views and working with other Members of Congress to make a positive impact here in Washington. I have made a note of your comments. If you have a specific issue or policy question, someone will be contacting you shortly. If this is an immediate concern please feel free to contact my Washington, D.C. office at (202) 225-4276 or the district office at (215) 579-8102.



Thank you again for taking the time to share your ideas and concerns. As the 112th Congress addresses the many challenges facing our nation, I hope you will continue to share your thoughts and views with me. However, due to increased security measures, mail delivery may be delayed for up to two weeks. Accordingly, I encourage you to visit my website at www.fitzpatrick.house.gov to contact me via email in the future. While visiting my site you may also sign up for my e-newsletter as well as find useful information about issues facing the 8th District.

Sincerely,

Mike Fitzpatrick
Member of Congress


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January 10, 2012
Brad Dougherty
1603 Waterford Rd
Yardley, PA 19067-5426

Dear Brad,

Thank you for contacting me regarding the Transportation Security Administration. Your input is a vital part of the legislative process, and I appreciate the opportunity to address your concerns.
The TSA is a vital part of a larger national security strategy that the United States has implemented following the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. A chief responsibility of the federal government is to provide for the security of the traveling public and our national infrastructure. However, I recognize that the need for public safety must be carefully balanced with the protection of personal privacy.
As we adapt to the ever-changing nature of the threats facing our nation, the security measures that are put in to place at our ports, airports and train stations will remain fluid. I assure you that I will continue to monitor the TSA and other security agencies closely with our shared concerns in mind.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this or any other legislative matter, please do not hesitate to contact my office at (202) 225-4276. For additional information, please visit my website www.fitzpatrick.house.gov. From this site you can sign up for my e-newsletter, access statements about current events or pending legislation and receive detailed information about the many services that I am privileged to provide for the 8th District of Pennsylvania. You can also connect with me on Facebook at www.facebook.com/RepFitzpatrick, or follow me on Twitter at www.twitter.com/RepFitzpatrick.


Sincerely,

Mike Fitzpatrick
Member of Congress


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January 23, 2012
Dear Brad,
You may have heard in the news last week about a bill, H.R. 3261, titled the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA). Several popular websites, including Wikipedia and Google, showed their opposition to this bill by shutting down their website for 24 hours and bringing attention to this very controversial bill.
The goal of this legislation is to prevent intellectual property theft, also known as piracy, on the internet. Many agree that online piracy is a real threat and some type of legislative solution may be needed to address this increasingly rampant cyber-crime.
However, many have expressed extreme concerns with the way SOPA, and its Senate counter-part, the Protect IP Act (PIPA), are worded. They believe that the language in these bills is too broad and could lead to government censorship of the internet and the shutting down of many legitimate and popular websites.
You can look at the wording of the bill yourself by reading the full text and the summary provided by the Library of Congress here: H.R. 3261 Summary.
As I look further into the wording of this bill, I want to know what you think. Please take my poll online to share your thoughts on this bill: Click here to participate in my poll.
As your Congressman, I believe it is my responsibility to reflect the will and the best interests of my constituents. Your input is very important to me as I review this legislation, and I thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts.
Sincerely,

Mike Fitzpatrick
Member of Congress

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Dear Mr. Dougherty:

Thank you for taking the time to contact me regarding the Stop Transportation Security Administration?s Reach in Policy Act. I appreciate hearing from you about this issue.

Following the failed terrorist attack aboard Northwest Airlines Flight 253 on December 25, 2009, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has implemented enhanced security procedures at our Nation?s airports. Many large airports are now equipped with body imaging machines, which detect concealed weapons and explosives. Passengers who are unable or unwilling to use the body imaging machines have the option to request a pat-down from a Transportation Security Administration (TSA) employee.

The TSA has also implemented a variety of measures intended to protect air travelers? privacy, including obscuring travelers? faces and private areas in digital images, deleting digital images after travelers have cleared check points, and performing pat-downs in private rooms with observers chosen by travelers. A study conducted by the Federal Drug Administration found that the body imaging machines do not pose a health threat to travelers.

As your United States Senator, I am committed to ensuring the safety of all Americans using air travel. However, I am aware of concerns regarding privacy violations resulting from use of body imaging machines and pat-downs. Any misuse of body imaging machines or pat-downs leading to a violation of an individual?s privacy rights should result in serious penalties levied against offending TSA employees.

In 2011, the TSA piloted a pre-flight screening program, known as TSA Pre-Check, at a limited number of U.S. airports. Eligible passengers have the option of being pre-screened before arriving at airports and going through expedited security procedures prior to departure. This program will help to maximize efficiency while maintaining the highest safety standards. In December 2011, I sent a letter to TSA Administrator John Pistole requesting that the Pre-Check program be expanded to Philadelphia International Airport and Pittsburgh International Airport. In January 2012, the TSA announced it will bring the Pre-Check program to both airports before the end of the year.

On December 8, 2011, Representative Marsha Blackburn of Tennessee introduced H.R. 3608, the Stop TSA?s Reach in Policy Act. This legislation would prohibit any TSA employee who has not received Federal law enforcement training from using the official title ?officer? or wearing a badge or uniform that resembles that of a law enforcement officer. H.R. 3608 has been referred to the House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Transportation Security. There is currently no corresponding legislation in the Senate. Should similar legislation come before the Senate for consideration, please be assured that I will have your concerns in mind.

Again, thank you for sharing your thoughts with me. Please do not hesitate to contact me in the future about this or any other matter of importance to you.

If you have access to the Internet, I encourage you to visit my web site, http://casey.senate.gov. I invite you to use this online office as a comprehensive resource to stay up-to-date on my work in Washington, request assistance from my office or share with me your thoughts on the issues that matter most to you and to Pennsylvania.

Sincerely,
Bob Casey
United States Senator