Fund the TSA Act

The Fund the TSA Act sets a new aviation security fee of $7.60 per one-way air trip (capping round trips at $15.20) and requires annual inflation adjustments starting in 2026. It creates three dedicated funds from these fees: $250 million yearly (2024-2028) for airport security technology development (including $12.5 million for small businesses), $1.14 billion in 2024 for TSA worker salaries and benefits, and $130 million in 2024 for airport security programs like law enforcement reimbursements and exit lane security grants. These funds replace diverted revenues and directly support TSA operations, technology upgrades, and workforce needs. The bill affects air travelers (via the fee), TSA employees (through funding), and small businesses (through technology development opportunities).