Transportation Security Administration Transfer Act of 2026
To transfer to the Secretary of Transportation the functions of the Administrator of the Transportation Security Administration, and for other purposes.
This bill, HB8701, proposes to transfer the functions of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) from the current Administrator to the Secretary of Transportation. The bill aims to streamline oversight and management of the TSA within the Department of Transportation.
The change would primarily affect the TSA employees, travelers, and the Department of Transportation. TSA employees would now report to the Secretary of Transportation instead of the TSA Administrator, potentially altering their chain of command and management practices. Travelers might experience changes in TSA operations and procedures, while the Department of Transportation would gain more direct control over the agency responsible for airport security.
HB8701 was introduced on May 7, 2026, and referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security and the Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security on May 8, 2026. The bill is still in the early stages of the legislative process and has not yet been scheduled for further action.
