What does Preamble of S 2378 do?

This bill, formally titled 'To amend title 49, United States Code, to establish funds for investments in aviation security checkpoint technology, 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 checkpoint technology. The bill was introduced in the Senate on July 22, 2025, by Mr. Moran, along with Mr. Van Hollen, Mr. Bennet, and Mr. Boozman.

What does SHORT TITLE. of S 2378 do?

This bill is formally titled the Spending Aviation Fees for Equipment, Guaranteeing Upgraded and Advanced Risk Detection and Safety Act of 2025.

What does SENSE OF CONGRESS. of S 2378 do?

This section expresses the sense of Congress regarding the 9/11 Security Fee. Congress believes the fee's purpose is to enhance the safety and security of the aviation system. Revenue from the fee should be used to fund activities that directly improve commercial 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 IMPROVING THE AVIATION SECURITY CAPITAL FUND. of S 2378 do?

This section amends section 44923 of title 49, United States Code, establishing the Aviation Security Capital Fund within the Department of Homeland Security. The Fund's funding source is fees received under section 44940(a)(1). From fiscal years 2004 through 2025, the first $250,000,000 from these fees will be deposited into the Fund annually. Beginning in fiscal year 2026, the first $500,000,000 from these fees will be deposited into the Fund annually. The Administrator of the Transportation Security Administration is responsible for imposing the fee to collect the specified amounts. Amounts in the Fund are available to the Administrator of the Transportation Security Administration to make grants.

What does ESTABLISHMENT OF THE AVIATION SECURITY CHECKPOINT TECHNOLOGY of S 2378 do?

This section amends title 49, United States Code, section 44923 to establish the Aviation Security Checkpoint Technology Fund (ASCT Fund). The ASCT Fund will be housed within the Department of Homeland Security. Beginning in fiscal year 2026, $250,000,000 from fees received under section 44940(a)(1) will be deposited into the ASCT Fund, after $500,000,000 is deposited into the Aviation Security Capital Fund. The Transportation Security Administration Administrator is responsible for imposing fees to collect at least $250,000,000 annually for the fund. Funds in the ASCT Fund can be used by the Transportation Security Administration Administrator to procure, deploy, and sustain aviation security checkpoint and exit lane technology. The Administrator can make grants from the ASCT Fund. The Administrator may retroactively approve grant funds for projects implemented on or after January 1, 2023, to support aviation security checkpoint and exit lane technology.

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SAFEGUARDS Act of 2025 — S. 2378

Last updated: 7/22/2025 · Introduced: 7/22/2025

Author: Jerry Moran (R-KS)

TL;DR (AI)

The bill establishes the Aviation Security Capital Fund within the Department of Homeland Security, dedicating $250 million annually from aviation fees until 2025, then $500 million annually starting in 2026, to fund aviation security improvements.
It creates the Aviation Security Checkpoint Technology Fund (ASCT Fund), allocating $250 million annually from aviation fees starting in 2026 to procure, deploy, and sustain advanced security checkpoint technology.
The bill expresses Congress’s intent to ensure the 9/11 Security Fee revenue is used to enhance aviation security and directs that any diversion of these funds to unrelated purposes should end by 2027.

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