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Airport Security Technology Fund: Enhancing Checkpoints for Travelers

This act establishes a dedicated fund to finance the acquisition and maintenance of advanced security screening technologies at airports. This could lead to faster and more efficient security checks for travelers, enhancing overall aviation safety. The fund will be supported by a portion of existing airport fees.
Key points
Establishes the Aviation Security Checkpoint Technology Fund within the Department of Homeland Security.
The fund will receive a portion of passenger security fees from fiscal years 2024 through 2028.
Money from the fund will be used to procure, deploy, and sustain new security checkpoint technology at airports.
Aims to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of airport security screenings, potentially reducing wait times for passengers.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_9625
Sponsor: Rep. Katko, John [R-NY-24]
Process start date: 2022-12-20