What does Preamble of SAFEGUARDS Act of 2026 do?

This bill, formally titled 'To amend title 49, United States Code, to establish funds for investments in aviation security, and for other purposes,' aims to amend title 49 of the United States Code. The bill intends to establish funds for investments in aviation security.

What does SHORT TITLE. of SAFEGUARDS Act of 2026 do?

This bill is formally titled the Spending Aviation Fees for Equipment, Guaranteeing Upgraded and Advanced Risk Detection and Safety Act of 2026

What does SENSE OF CONGRESS. of SAFEGUARDS Act of 2026 do?

This section expresses the sense of Congress regarding the 9/11 Security Fee. Congress believes the fee's purpose is to sustain the safety and security of the aviation system. The revenue generated from the fee should be used to fund activities that directly improve aviation security, such as passenger screening and security technology upgrades. Congress states that using the fee for unrelated purposes undermines public trust. The diversion of 9/11 Security Fee revenue to other purposes should end no later than 2027.

What does AVIATION SECURITY FUNDS. of SAFEGUARDS Act of 2026 do?

This section amends the Aviation Security Capital Fund to deposit $500,000,000 from fees into the Fund each fiscal year starting 2027. A new Aviation Security Checkpoint Technology Fund is established to receive $250,000,000 from fees after the Capital Fund's deposit. The Administrator of the Transportation Security Administration is authorized to impose fees and make grants from these funds.

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SAFEGUARDS Act of 2026

Last updated: 6/24/2026 · Introduced: 5/12/2026

Author: Dale Strong (R-AL)

TL;DR (AI)

The bill establishes funds for investments in aviation security, including depositing $500,000,000 into the Aviation Security Capital Fund each fiscal year starting 2027.
A new Aviation Security Checkpoint Technology Fund is created to receive $250,000,000 from fees after the Capital Fund's deposit, to support security technology upgrades.
The diversion of 9/11 Security Fee revenue to unrelated purposes is to end by 2027, with the revenue instead being used to fund activities that directly improve aviation security, such as passenger screening.

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