House committee discusses modernizing the TSA as Trump seeks to privatize airport screening
A House committee is discussing the future of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) amid proposals from the Trump administration to privatize airport screening. The committee expressed bipartisan support for ensuring TSA officers are paid during government shutdowns and emphasized the need for modern technology. Concerns were raised about the impact of privatization on airport security and the morale of TSA workers who have faced funding lapses.
- ▪The House Committee on Homeland Security held a hearing on modernizing the TSA.
- ▪Committee members expressed bipartisan support for ensuring TSA officers are paid during shutdowns.
- ▪Trump's proposed budget includes plans to privatize airport screening at about 250 airports.
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ABC NewsLiveVideoShowsGood Morning AmericaShopGMAInterest Successfully AddedWe'll notify you here with news aboutTurn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? OffOnStream onHouse committee discusses modernizing the TSA as Trump seeks to privatize airport screeningA House committee has discussed the future of the Transportation Security Administration as the Trump administration lobbies to replace TSA officers with private contractorsByMAE ANDERSON AP business writerMay 20, 2026, 4:08 PM1:43FILE - Travelers walk with their luggage past TSA agents at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, Nov. 13, 2025, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
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