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Reimbursable Screening Services Program Extension Act of 2026

July 14, 2026

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Where This Stands

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Currently in_committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.

Last action

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.Jul 14, 2026

Version history

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The Frame

What this does

This program allows airports to manage passenger wait times and operational capacity by funding extra security personnel, directly impacting the efficiency of airport operations for travelers and airport authorities.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Airports

Airports utilize this program to request and fund additional security screening services.

Transportation Security Administration

The agency provides the requested screening services and receives reimbursement from participating airports.

What changed

Current stage: in_committee.

What's next

Floor Vote.

Summary

Required is the extension of a federal program that allows airports to request additional Transportation Security Administration screening services. Airports are permitted to fund these extra services by reimbursing the agency for the associated costs.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Reimbursable Screening Services Program?

It is a program that allows airport operators to request and pay for additional TSA screening services to help manage passenger volume and wait times.

Does this bill change how much airports pay for security?

The text of the bill does not specify changes to the reimbursement rates or funding structure, only that it seeks to extend the program.

Why It Matters

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Program Continuity

The bill indicates a federal intent to maintain the public-private partnership model for airport security screening through 2026.

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Connected Entities

organizationTransportation Security Administration“The federal agency responsible for airport security screening.”Map →

otherReimbursable Screening Services Program“A program allowing airports to reimburse the TSA for additional screening servic”Map →

organizationCommittee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation“The Senate committee currently reviewing the bill.”Map →

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