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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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Status: Expired
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_9625
Sponsor: Rep. Katko, John [R-NY-24]
Process start date: 2022-12-20
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Aviation Security Checkpoint Technology Fund Act of 2022

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_9625.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-12-20.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • 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.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Katko, John [R-NY-24].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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Transport Public Investments Security