What does Preamble of Expanding Private Airport Security Screening Act do?

This bill proposes to amend title 49 of the United States Code. The proposed amendment would allow airport operators to contract with qualified private screening companies. These contracts would enable private companies to conduct passenger and property screening at airports. The bill includes provisions for 'other purposes' beyond the core screening allowance, though these are not detailed.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Expanding Private Airport Security Screening Act do?

This bill is formally titled the Expanding Private Airport Security Screening Act.

What does QUALIFIED PRIVATE SCREENING COMPANY SERVICES. of Expanding Private Airport Security Screening Act do?

This section amends Title 49 of the United States Code to establish a Screening Partnership Program. Airport operators may contract with qualified private screening companies to screen passengers and property, subject to certain requirements. The Administrator of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) maintains a public list of qualified private screening companies. To be listed, companies must employ personnel meeting Federal requirements, demonstrate equivalent screening capabilities, and be owned and controlled by U.S. citizens where feasible. Airport operators must notify the TSA Administrator within 7 days of entering a contract. A transition plan must be created within 30 days to transfer screening services to the private company. The TSA Administrator will provide Federal supervisors and law enforcement officers to oversee screening and conduct covert testing. Airport operators are shielded from liability for negligence or intentional wrongdoing by the private screening company or Federal supervisors acting under contract. The TSA Administrator must submit an annual report to Congress comparing the performance and costs of private screening companies versus Federal screening services.

What does PROVIDING EFFECTIVE COST COMPARISONS TO AIRPORT OPERATORS. of Expanding Private Airport Security Screening Act do?

This section amends Section 1947 of the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018. The amendment modifies existing paragraphs (1) and (2)(B)(iii) by striking specific punctuation. A new paragraph (3) is added to address cost comparisons for airport operators. The new paragraph (3) applies to airport operators who contract with private screening companies for passenger and property screening. It requires a comparison of the cost of the contract and an estimate of the cost of providing screening services with Federal Government personnel.

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Expanding Private Airport Security Screening Act

Last updated: 3/27/2026 · Introduced: 3/27/2026

Author: Scott Perry (R-PA)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill allows airport operators to contract with qualified private companies to conduct passenger and property screening, subject to TSA oversight and requirements.
The bill establishes a Screening Partnership Program and requires the TSA to maintain a public list of qualified private screening companies, ensuring they meet federal standards.
Airport operators contracting with private screening companies must compare the costs of these services to those provided by the TSA, and report these comparisons to Congress.

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