1、1 See CRS Report RS21394, Homeland Security: Defending U.S. Airspace by (name redacted).Congressional Research Service The Library of CongressCRS Report for CongressReceived through the CRS WebOrder Code RS22234September 1, 2005Homeland Security: Protecting Airspace inthe National Capital Regionname
2、 redactedSpecialist in Aviation Safety, Security, and TechnologyResources, Science, and Industry DivisionSummarySince September 11, 2001, several actions have been taken to monitor and protectthe airspace around Washington, DC. However, many general aviation (GA) interestshave protested that extensi
3、ve airspace restrictions and complex procedures exceed whatis necessary to protect critical assets from possible terrorist attacks using aircraft.Policymakers have struggled to address airspace protection needs without undulyimpeding air commerce or compromising safety. While the administration is c
4、urrentlyseeking to make the airspace restrictions in the National Capital Region permanent,Congress has pushed for an easing of restrictions on GA aircraft at Ronald ReaganWashington National Airport (DCA) and nearby GA airports through legislation andoversight. However, a few high profile airspace
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