In the historical context when this topic/legislative action was taken, why was it important at the time, and what long-term impacts did it have on the commercial aviation industry?

Topic: 2002 – Homeland Security Act

Was the Homeland Security Act Necessary?

Topics for the research paper are required to be directly related to aviation or aerospace legislation. Be able to provide a case/defense answering the question:

In the historical context when this topic/legislative action was taken, why was it important at the time, and what long-term impacts did it have on the commercial aviation industry?