Overview

• The bill aims to dissolve the TSA within three years and transition airport security to private companies overseen by a new Office of Aviation Security Oversight under the FAA.
• Senators Lee and Tuberville argue the TSA has failed to effectively detect threats, citing high failure rates in tests and allegations of misconduct and inefficiency.
• The legislation prohibits private security companies from conducting warrantless searches or extending the TSA's authority during the transition.
• Critics warn that dismantling the TSA could compromise passenger safety, raising concerns over the effectiveness of privatized security measures.
• The bill faces significant legislative hurdles, including the Senate filibuster's 60-vote threshold, making its passage uncertain despite Republican support.