Bills · HR 8151
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 8151Transportation and Public Works
Expanding Private Airport Security Screening Act
This bill makes it easier for airports to hire private security firms for passenger screening while requiring those companies to meet federal safety standards and undergo government oversight.AI-written
INTRO MAR 27· LAST ACTION MAR 30
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tl;dr
AI-writtenAllows U.S. airports to replace federal TSA screeners with private security companies while keeping TSA in a supervisory and quality-control role.
LEGISLATIVE PROGRESS
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenCurrently, the TSA provides almost all airport security screening across the U.S. If this becomes law, it could lead to a significant shift toward a privatized model. Proponents believe this would lead to better customer service and efficiency through competition, while critics often worry that private companies might prioritize profits over safety. It also changes legal rules, making it harder for people to sue airport owners for mistakes made by private screeners.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Allows airport operators to contract with private screening companies instead of using federal personnel.
It shifts the responsibility of day-to-day security screening from the government to the private sector at an airport's request.
PROVISION 02
Requires the TSA to maintain a public list of qualified private security companies.
This ensures that only companies meeting specific federal training and background check standards are allowed to work in airports.
PROVISION 03
Protects airport operators from legal liability for the actions of private screening companies.
It removes a major financial risk for airports that choose to privatize their security checkpoints.
PROVISION 04
Requires annual reports comparing the cost and performance of private screeners versus federal screeners.
It forces the government to provide data on whether privatization actually saves money or improves security quality.
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ACTION TIMELINE
4 EVENTSMAR 30
Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security.
MAR 27
Introduced in House
MAR 27
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
MAR 27
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 8151
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedMar 27, 2026
Last actionMar 30, 2026
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · HOMELAND SECURITY COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED MAR 27, 2026
House BillHR 8151Transportation and Public Works
Expanding Private Airport Security Screening Act
This bill makes it easier for airports to hire private security firms for passenger screening while requiring those companies to meet federal safety standards and undergo government oversight.AI-written
INTRODUCED MAR 27, 2026· LAST ACTION MAR 30, 2026
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READING
5 min
COSPONSORS
4
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