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Aviation Security Fees: More Funds for Passenger Protection

This act aims to ensure that money collected from passengers as aviation security fees is fully used to finance the costs of airport security screening. This means these funds will no longer go into the general government budget but will directly support efforts to enhance air travel safety. In practice, the fees you pay for your ticket will be more effectively used for airport security.
Key points
All aviation security fees will be exclusively used to fund security screenings and related activities at airports.
Money from these fees will no longer be transferred to the general government budget, ensuring their full use for the purposes for which they were collected.
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Print number: 117_S_2717
Sponsor: Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA]
Process start date: 2021-09-13
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

FASTER Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_2717.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-09-13.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • All aviation security fees will be exclusively used to fund security screenings and related activities at airports.
  • Money from these fees will no longer be transferred to the general government budget, ensuring their full use for the purposes for which they were collected.
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 Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

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Transport Security