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Congress·In Committee·H.R. 5732

Congress Proposes Bill to Keep TSA Funded and Airports Running During Government Shutdowns

Keep Air Travel Safe Act

5 months ago·View on Congress.gov
Part of: SAVE America Act and DHS Funding Standoff
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Stalled

No legislative action in over 90 days.

Legislative Progress

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Key Points

  • This bill ensures that the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) stays funded and operational even if the federal government shuts down. It aims to prevent the travel chaos and security risks that often happen when airport security workers are forced to work without a paycheck.
  • If a shutdown occurs, the TSA would receive automatic funding for up to 180 days. This money would come from leftover funds from a previous law, ensuring that security checkpoints stay open and staff members continue to get paid on time.
  • The funding would be set at the same levels as the previous year. This means the TSA can continue all its normal activities, including screening passengers and baggage, without needing a new budget bill to be passed immediately.
  • This policy matters to everyday Americans because it helps prevent long lines and flight cancellations during political standoffs in Washington. It protects the roughly 50,000 TSA employees and the millions of passengers who fly every day.
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Impact Analysis

Personal Impact

Scores: 1 = low, 5 = highSentiment: -5 to +5 (net benefit)

Broader Impacts

Score
Scores: -5 (harmful) to +5 (beneficial)Short-term: 0-2 yearsLong-term: 10-30 years

Political Response

Milestones

2 milestones2 actions
Oct 10, 2025House

Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Oct 10, 2025

Introduced in House

621 Articles

NewsweekCenter

TSA wait times update: Airports with the worst delays Friday

Washington ExaminerCenter Right

TSA wait time in Atlanta hits two hours as shutdown stretches on

The HillCenter

Hegseth hammers European allies, media in staunch Trump defense over Iran war

Fox NewsRight

WATCH: Dem senators make the case for the very bill they're trying to kill

The AtlanticCenter Left

Why the Senate Is Debating a Doomed Elections Bill

Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Keep Air Travel Safe Act

Bill NumberHR 5732
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionReferred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Sponsor

Cosponsors

(28)
D: 28

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