Small charter airlines would face TSA screening rules
In committeeH.R. 2353Latest action
Sponsor: Nicholas A. Langworthy · Representative · NY
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Official title: Safer Skies Act of 2025
119th Congress
Topics: Jobs & the economy
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Smaller scheduled charter flights would face the same TSA security screening rules as major airlines under this bill.
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What does this do?
This bill would require certain smaller commercial flight operations to follow the same security screening rules that major airlines already follow. To qualify, a carrier must fly planes with more than nine passenger seats, sell individual tickets in advance, publish its schedules, and operate where TSA does not already run a security checkpoint. TSA would have 360 days after the law passes to update its rules.
Who does it affect?
Air carriers running smaller scheduled charter-style operations that currently face less strict security rules would be affected. Passengers flying on those routes would go through security screening similar to what major airline travelers experience.
Why does it matter?
Right now, some smaller scheduled commercial carriers operate under looser security standards than major airlines. This bill would close that gap by applying the full Aircraft Operator Standard Security Program to those carriers.
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Where does it stand?
- IntroducedMar 26, 2025
- House committeeYou are here · Mar 26, 2025
- House vote
- Senate
- The president's desk
Right now: a House committee is reviewing it. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the president.
Latest action: — Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security.