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The Extension & Expansion Bill
TSA screening program gets extension and expansion
Reimbursable Screening Services Program Extension Act of 2026
Mixed: some good, some bad ·
If passed, the TSA will keep paying for extra security screenings, which could help keep airports safe but may cost taxpayers more.
Our take
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Travelers will still get security checks, but the extra funding will come from the federal budget, so ordinary taxpayers will foot the bill if the program expands.
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The facts
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- The bill would extend the TSA reimbursable screening services program.
- It also expands the program to cover more services.
- The House passed the bill by voice vote on July 13.
- The bill is now in the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee.
- Sponsors include both a Republican and a Democrat.
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