Bill · S. 2378· Senate(119-S-2378)

SAFEGUARDS Act of 2025

Age: 72 years

Kansas

Introduced: 7/22/2025
Last activity: 4/14/2026 — Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Sponsored by: Jerry Moran
Cosponsors: - 8 - 4

Transportation and Public Works

Introduced
In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill, known as the "SAFEGUARDS Act of 2025," seeks to amend title 49 of the United States Code regarding aviation security. It aims to establish funds for investments in aviation security checkpoint technology. The legislation modifies the Aviation Security Capital Fund to increase the amount of money deposited from 9/11 Security Fees. Additionally, it creates a new Aviation Security Checkpoint Technology Fund. This new fund is intended to support the procurement, deployment, and sustainments of security checkpoint and exit lane technology.

Yes· 3 of 5

Does this make the government pay for what it commits to?+5
The bill ensures that 9/11 security fees are strictly reserved and expended for aviation security rather than being diverted to other purposes.
Does this put more money into scientific research?+4
The bill funds the deployment and sustainment of new aviation security and exit lane technology.
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+4
The bill mandates that security fees be used exclusively for their intended purpose, increasing the accountability of fee usage.