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119-hr-8701119th CongressWALLET

Transportation Security Administration Transfer Act of 2026

Sponsored By: Representative Moskowitz, Jared [D-FL-23]

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Summary

Moves the Transportation Security Administration's functions to the Secretary of Transportation. The bill would vest TSA duties, authorities, personnel, records, and related assets in the Secretary of Transportation and let the Secretary exercise any legal authorities that the TSA head previously held.

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  • Travelers and airport users: Airport security oversight would be exercised by the Department of Transportation. Existing rules, permits, licenses, and regulations issued before the transfer would remain in effect until they are changed.
  • TSA personnel and operations: TSA employees, property, records, and unexpended balances tied to transferred functions would be made available to the receiving office. The receiving agency could delegate and redelegate those functions to its officers and employees.
  • Legal and administrative continuity: Pending applications, administrative proceedings, appeals, orders, grants, contracts, and lawsuits related to transferred functions would continue and may be continued with the appropriate substituted party. The Office of Management and Budget can direct the disposition of assets, liabilities, and funds needed to carry out the transfer.

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

2 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 2 mixed.

Move TSA into the Transportation Department

If enacted, this bill would move the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) into the Department of Transportation. The Transportation Secretary would take over the TSA Administrator’s functions and could use the same legal authorities and delegate duties. The Office of Management and Budget would direct the timing of moving staff, property, records, and unspent funds. Existing contracts, permits, rules, and court cases tied to TSA would continue until lawfully changed to avoid service gaps for airports and travelers.

Repeal one Homeland Security clause

If enacted, this bill would repeal Section 424 of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 234) and remove its table-of-contents entry. The repeal would take effect upon enactment. Agencies or people who currently rely on that section could see changes to their rights or duties.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Moskowitz, Jared [D-FL-23]

FL • D

Cosponsors

  • Rep. Burchett, Tim [R-TN-2]

    TN • R

    Sponsored 5/7/2026

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

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