Airports that want extra security screening lanes beyond what the Transportation Security Administration normally funds can pay for those services themselves through a program set to expire at the end of fiscal year 2026. This bill would keep that reimbursable screening program running for five more years, through fiscal year 2031, so participating airports don't lose access to the paid screening option. It would also raise the cap on how many airports can join the program at once, from eight to 14, giving more airports the chance to add reimbursed screening capacity. Airport authorities, not federal taxpayers, cover the added cost of these upgraded services.
Congressional Summary
Reimbursable Screening Services Program Extension Act of 2026This bill extends the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Reimbursable Screening Services Program through FY2031. The bill also allows TSA to expand the pilot program to up to 14 locations, from the current limit of not more than 8 locations. The Reimbursable Screening Services Program is a pilot program that allows TSA to be reimbursed for establishing and providing screening services outside an airport terminal’s existing primary screening area for passengers.
Details
- Congress
- 119th
- Chamber
- House
- Status
- summarized
- Action
- Introduced in House
- Action Date
- 2026-06-23
- Date Added
- 2026-07-09
- Source
- Congress.gov →
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