Reimbursable Screening Services Program Extension Act of 2026
- Bill Number
- H.R. 9391
- Origin Chamber
- House
- Congress
- 119th Congress, Session 2
- Policy Area
- Transportation and Public Works
- Status
- Introduced
- Latest Action
- 2026-06-24: Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 30 - 0.
- Last Updated
- 2026-07-08T16:55:30Z
AI-Generated Summary
Purpose The legislation authorizes an extension and expansion of the Transportation Security Administration's (TSA) reimbursable screening services program.
Key Provisions
- Short Title: Reimbursable Screening Services Program Extension Act of 2026.
- Extension: Amends subsection (e) of section 225 of division A of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2019 (Public Law 116-6; 49 U.S.C. 44901 note) to extend the program's authorization from through fiscal year 2026 to through fiscal year 2031.
- Expansion: Further amends the same subsection to increase the limit on the number of programs from not more than eight to not more than 14.
Significant Changes to Existing Law The bill modifies an existing provision in the 2019 appropriations act by lengthening the authorization period by five years and raising the cap on participating entities or services by six.
Potential Impacts
- Government Agencies: Extends TSA's authority to operate and expand the reimbursable screening services program, potentially increasing administrative workload and funding needs through 2031.
- Citizens: May affect travelers at participating airports by allowing more locations to offer reimbursable screening options.
- International Relations: No direct provisions or impacts identified in the legislation.
Main Stakeholders Affected
- TSA and the Department of Homeland Security.
- Airports and other entities eligible to participate in the reimbursable screening services program.
- Air travelers and aviation industry participants.
Notable Legal, Constitutional, or Political Implications The bill involves routine congressional authorization of an existing TSA program with no explicit changes to constitutional authority, legal frameworks, or political structures identified in the text.
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Sponsor
Rep. Garbarino, Andrew R. [R-NY-2]
Cosponsors (1)
Recent Actions
- 2026-06-24: Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 30 - 0.
- 2026-06-24: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- 2026-06-23: Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
- 2026-06-23: Introduced in House
- 2026-06-23: Introduced in House
Bill Versions
- Reimbursable Screening Services Program Extension Act of 2026 — issued 2026-06-23 — PDF (2 pages)