Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
This bill amends subsection (e) of section 225 of division A of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2019 to (1) extend the TSA reimbursable screening services program authorization from fiscal year 2026 through fiscal year 2031, and (2) increase a numeric cap in that subsection from “not more than eight” to “not more than 14.” The text does not add other program details or funding amounts.
Debate over fiscal impact and need for CBO scoring
Relative to its intended legislative type, this bill is a narrowly scoped statutory amendment that clearly and specifically changes two elements of the existing reimbursable screening services authorization (the expiration fiscal year and the numerical cap).
This bill amends subsection (e) of section 225 of division A of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2019 to (1) extend the TSA reimbursable screening services program authorization from fiscal year 2026 through fiscal year 2031, and (2) increase a numeric cap in that subsection from “not more than eight” to “not more than 14.” The text does not add other program details or funding amounts.
Short, noncontroversial administrative extension with limited fiscal exposure historically fares well, but depends on committee and floor scheduling.
Relative to its intended legislative type, this bill is a narrowly scoped statutory amendment that clearly and specifically changes two elements of the existing reimbursable screening services authorization (the expiration fiscal year and the numerical cap).
Debate over fiscal impact and need for CBO scoring
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Debate over fiscal impact and need for CBO scoring
Generally supportive of extending a federal screening program to maintain aviation security continuity.
Concerned about contractor oversight, worker protections, and civil‑rights safeguards under an expanded program.
Pragmatic support if the extension is low‑cost and administratively straightforward.
Wants clear budget estimates, oversight, and performance metrics before full endorsement.
Mixed view: supports stronger aviation security and flexibility, but wary of extending federal authorization and potential increased federal spending.
Prefers limited federal expansion and cost discipline.
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Short, noncontroversial administrative extension with limited fiscal exposure historically fares well, but depends on committee and floor scheduling.
The bill has not accumulated any surfaced votes yet.
Debate over fiscal impact and need for CBO scoring
Short, noncontroversial administrative extension with limited fiscal exposure historically fares well, but depends on committee and floor s…
Relative to its intended legislative type, this bill is a narrowly scoped statutory amendment that clearly and specifically changes two elements of the existing reimbursable screening services authorization (the expirat…
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