Bill · H.R. 8701· House(119-HR-8701)
Transportation Security Administration Transfer Act of 2026
- Introduced
- 5/7/2026
- Last activity
- 5/8/2026 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security.
- Sponsored by
- Jared Moskowitz
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The Transportation Security Administration Transfer Act of 2026 aims to move the responsibilities of the TSA Administrator to the Secretary of Transportation. This bill transfers all functions, which include duties, powers, and programs, to the Department of Transportation. It includes provisions to ensure that legal documents, such as contracts and licenses, remain in effect during the transition. Additionally, the bill addresses the movement of personnel, property, and existing funds to the new authority. The act also manages how ongoing legal proceedings and suits are handled during this change.
Yes
Does this give the federal government more power?+1
The bill transfers specific administrative functions from the TSA Administrator to the Secretary of Transportation, consolidating authority within the Department of Transportation.
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+1
The bill ensures continuity of legal documents, proceedings, and suits during a major departmental transfer.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Continuity of Legal Rights and Documents: Existing legal documents, including permits, grants, loans, and licenses, will remain in effect according to their original terms (Section 2(d)(1)). This ensures that individuals or groups relying on current agreements are not immediately disrupted by the change in leadership.
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Protection of Pending Applications: Any ongoing applications for benefits, services, licenses, or financial assistance will continue to move forward despite the transfer (Section 2(d)(2)). This provides stability for people currently waiting on government decisions.
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Stability of Legal Actions: Existing lawsuits and legal proceedings will not be stopped by this act (Section 2(d)(3) and 2(d)(4)). This ensures that people involved in legal disputes with the TSA can continue their cases without interruption.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts are explicitly detailed in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+1Increases Federal Power+1
- 5/8/2026
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security.
- 5/7/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Tim BurchettRepublican · Tennessee