# 114-hr-5338: Checkpoint Optimization and Efficiency Act of 2016

114-hr-5338, Checkpoint Optimization and Efficiency Act of 2016, is a 114th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Katko, John [R-NY-24] (R-NY); status Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (as of 2025-11-18).

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## Facts
- Bill: 114-hr-5338
- Congress: 114
- Title: Checkpoint Optimization and Efficiency Act of 2016
- Status: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
- Introduced: 2016-05-26
- Sponsor: Rep. Katko, John [R-NY-24] (R-NY)
- Cosponsors: 12
- Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2025-11-18

## Summary

Checkpoint Optimization and Efficiency Act This bill expresses the sense of Congress that airport checkpoint wait times should not take priority over the security of passengers. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) of the Department of Homeland Security shall begin and complete, within 30 days after enactment of this bill, an assessment of its staffing allocation model to determine the necessary staffing positions, including use of canine explosives detection teams and technology, at all U.S. airports at which the TSA operates passenger checkpoints. The staffing allocation model shall be based on staffing levels necessary to maintain minimal passenger wait times. The Government Accountability Office shall review the assessment. The TSA shall also: require Transportation Security Officers to be assigned to passenger and baggage security screening functions; use other TSA and appropriate personnel for tasks not directly related to security screening, including restocking bins and giving instructions and support to passengers in security lines; assess headquarters personnel; and reassign appropriate personnel to assist with airport security screening activities on a permanent or temporary basis. Within 30 days after enactment of this bill the TSA shall: utilize TSA Behavior Detection Officers to verify traveler documents, particularly at designated PreCheck lanes to ensure that they are operational for use and maximum efficiency; make every practicable effort to grant additional flexibility and authority to Federal Security Directors in matters related to checkpoint and checked baggage staffing allocation and employee overtime; disseminate to air carriers, airport operators, and appropriate TSA personnel a list of checkpoint optimization best practices; expand efforts to increase the public's participation in the TSA PreCheck program; and direct the Aviation Security Advisory Committee to make recommendations within 60 days on checkpoint operations optimization. By the same 30-day deadline the TSA shall establish: a staffing advisory working group at each airport at which the TSA oversees or performs passenger security screening to coordinate a service level agreement and minimum TSA staffing numbers, and a staffing advisory committee at the national level to coordinate and share information relating to best practices concerning TSA staffing numbers being given to airports.

## Cosponsors (12)

- Rep. McCaul, Michael T. [R-TX-10] (R-TX), 2016-05-26T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Keating, William R. [D-MA-9] (D-MA), 2016-05-26T00:00:00.000Z
- PETER KING (R-NY), 2016-05-26T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Rice, Kathleen M. [D-NY-4] (D-NY), 2016-05-26T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Donovan, Daniel M., Jr. [R-NY-11] (R-NY), 2016-05-26T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. McSally, Martha [R-AZ-2] (R-AZ), 2016-05-26T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Marchant, Kenny [R-TX-24] (R-TX), 2016-05-26T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Joyce, David P. [R-OH-14] (R-OH), 2016-05-26T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Dold, Robert J. [R-IL-10] (R-IL), 2016-05-26T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. LaMalfa, Doug [R-CA-1] (R-CA), 2016-05-31T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Ratcliffe, John [R-TX-4] (R-TX), 2016-06-07T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Payne, Donald M., Jr. [D-NJ-10] (D-NJ), 2016-06-07T00:00:00.000Z

## Related bills

- 114-hr-2992: Merchant Marine of World War II Congressional Gold Medal Act
- 114-hr-5292: Air Traffic Controller Hiring Improvement Act of 2016
- 114-hr-2903: Craft Beverage Modernization and Tax Reform Act of 2015
- 114-hr-1475: Korean War Veterans Memorial Wall of Remembrance Act
- 114-hr-4352: Faster Care for Veterans Act of 2016
- 114-hr-3119: Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act

## Sources
- [114-hr-5338 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/114th-congress/house-bill/5338)

## Related
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- [114-hr-5292: Air Traffic Controller Hiring Improvement Act of 2016](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/114-hr-5292)
- [114-hr-2903: Craft Beverage Modernization and Tax Reform Act of 2015](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/114-hr-2903)
- [114-hr-1475: Korean War Veterans Memorial Wall of Remembrance Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/114-hr-1475)
- [114-hr-4352: Faster Care for Veterans Act of 2016](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/114-hr-4352)
- [114-hr-3119: Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/114-hr-3119)
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