the bipartisan bill would ensure that the Transportation Security Administration’s (TSA) 9/11 Passenger Security Fee (PSF), which is currently $5.60 for a one-way plane ticket, goes towards strengthening aviation and airport security
End the diversion of the TSA 9/11 Passenger Security Fee and dedicate those funds to aviation and airport security improvements.
Occurrences
That's why I'm proud to join Representative Strong's bipartisan SAFEGUARDS Act, co-led with Representative Kennedy, to end the security fee diversion and restore funding levels for aviation security capital, as well as new passenger security checkpoint technology.
I am proud to join Representatives Strong, Kennedy, and other Committee members on this bipartisan legislation and look forward to continuing efforts to modernize America’s transportation security infrastructure and enhance TSA’s ability to prepare for and respond to an ever-evolving threat landscape.
Evidence
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The House Homeland Security Committee said members introduced the SAFEGUARDS Act, which would require 9/11 Passenger Security Fee revenue to be dedicated to aviation and airport security. The release says Rep. Andrew R. Garbarino is a cosponsor and that the bill would restore funding for passenger security efforts and screening technology.
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In his opening statement at a House Homeland Security hearing, Garbarino said ending the diversion of 9/11 Passenger Security Fee revenue is one of TSA modernization's most important priorities and said he is proud to join the bipartisan SAFEGUARDS Act to end the diversion and restore funding for aviation security capital and checkpoint technology.
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The reported House text lists H.R. 8770 as introduced by Mr. Strong for himself, Mr. Kennedy of New York, Mr. Garbarino, Mr. Guest, Mr. Evans of Colorado, and Mr. Mackenzie. The bill says 9/11 Security Fee revenue should be used exclusively for commercial aviation security and would create aviation security funds using passenger security fee revenue.
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GovInfo lists H.R. 8770 as Referred in Senate, with the last action date July 14, 2026: received, read twice, and referred to the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. The record identifies the bill as an act to establish funds for investments in aviation security.
Assessments
Garbarino materially supported legislation directly matching the promise: the SAFEGUARDS Act would end diversion of 9/11 Passenger Security Fee revenue and dedicate it to aviation security investments, and he was a named cosponsor. However, the evidence shows the bill had passed the House but was still referred to the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation as of July 14, 2026, with no enactment or implemented funding change. Because the promised outcome has not been delivered, but Garbarino made a serious same-term legislative effort, this is scored as not delivered with an effort badge.
Garbarino has materially supported the promised policy by cosponsoring the SAFEGUARDS Act and publicly pressing to end diversion of the TSA 9/11 Passenger Security Fee toward non-security uses. However, the evidence shows introduction and advocacy only, not enactment or implementation of a federal policy dedicating those funds to aviation and airport security improvements. Because the promised outcome has not been delivered but there was a serious legislative attempt in the relevant federal office context, this is best scored as not fulfilled with an effort badge.