What does Preamble of Pay TSA Act of 2026 do?

This bill, formally titled 'To ensure the passenger security fee paid by airline passengers is used exclusively for aviation security, establish a Transportation Security Trust Fund to support the operations and personnel of the Transportation Security Administration, and ensure continuity of aviation security operations during a lapse in appropriations, and for other purposes,' aims to direct the use of passenger security fees. The bill proposes establishing a Transportation Security Trust Fund. The bill intends to support the operations and personnel of the Transportation Security Administration. The bill seeks to ensure aviation security operations continue even during a lapse in appropriations.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Pay TSA Act of 2026 do?

This bill is formally titled the Pay TSA Act of 2026

What does TRANSPORTATION SECURITY FUNDING. of Pay TSA Act of 2026 do?

This section establishes the Transportation Security Trust Fund within the Department of Homeland Security. Fees collected under section 44940 of title 49, commonly known as the '9/11 Security Fee,' will be deposited into the Fund and are available without further appropriation or fiscal year limitation. The Fund's resources are designated for activities to strengthen aviation security, including personnel support, screening operations, technology, and infrastructure. Funds in the Fund can only be used for aviation security purposes and cannot be transferred to the general fund or used for deficit reduction. During a lapse in appropriations for the Transportation Security Administration, the Fund will be available to continue aviation security operations without further appropriation. Priority during a lapse in appropriations is given to salaries, benefits, and overtime for Transportation Security Officers and maintaining staffing levels at screening checkpoints. A portion of the Fund is allocated to the Aviation Security Technology and Infrastructure Account to support the modernization and deployment of aviation security technology and infrastructure. The Aviation Security Technology and Infrastructure Account will be utilized after personnel and operational needs are met.

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Pay TSA Act of 2026

Last updated: 3/16/2026 · Introduced: 3/16/2026

Author: Nicholas Langworthy (R-NY)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill establishes the Transportation Security Trust Fund within the Department of Homeland Security to exclusively fund aviation security operations.
Passenger security fees, including the '9/11 Security Fee,' will be deposited into this fund and can be used without further appropriation or fiscal year limitations.
During a lapse in appropriations, the fund will ensure continued salaries, benefits, and staffing for Transportation Security Officers and maintain screening operations.

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