Guaranteeing Airport Physical Screening Standards Act of 2004

H.R. 5325, the Guaranteeing Airport Physical Screening Standards Act of 2004, sought to tighten security at U.S. airports by requiring the Department of Homeland Security to screen every person and item entering a secured area. This mandate included physical inspections and metal detection for all individuals, vehicles, and equipment, rather than relying on selective or random checks. For the traveling public and airport employees, the bill aimed to create a universal security standard for everyone with access to restricted zones, while authorizing the hiring of additional staff to manage these increased screening requirements.