Lawmakers Debate TSA Funding and Privatization
3 days ago
Lawmakers on a House committee are showing bipartisan support for ensuring TSA officers are paid during future government shutdowns while also pushing for updated airport security technology.
The hearing comes as the Trump administration continues to push a plan that would expand the use of private contractors to handle airport screening at smaller airports nationwide.
Officials noted TSA officers went without pay for more than 100 days during recent funding lapses while continuing to work security checkpoints.
The proposal would also cut thousands of TSA positions while shifting more airport security operations to private companies.
The hearing comes as the Trump administration continues to push a plan that would expand the use of private contractors to handle airport screening at smaller airports nationwide.
Officials noted TSA officers went without pay for more than 100 days during recent funding lapses while continuing to work security checkpoints.
The proposal would also cut thousands of TSA positions while shifting more airport security operations to private companies.
