On May 20, 2009, the U.S. House of Representatives' Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation held a hearing to explore aviation consumer issues, focusing on emergency contingency planning and the outlook for summer travel. A summary of the subject matter, opening statements, witness testimonies, and a video of the hearing are available online.

A U.S. Congressional Research Service report explores policy issues and strategies for screening passengers at airports.