End the diversion of the TSA 9/11 Passenger Security Fee and dedicate those funds to aviation and airport security improvements.

Andrew R. Garbarino · New York · Republican

policy impact 0.84 specificity 0.92 extraction confidence 98%

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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

Garbarino is listed as a cosponsor of the SAFEGUARDS Act, which would stop diverting the passenger security fee and direct it to airport security uses.

SAFEGUARDS Act Garners Widespread Aviation Industry Support – Committee on Homeland Security
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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.

Garbarino commits to supporting legislation that would end TSA fee diversion and redirect the revenue to aviation security and checkpoint technology.

Chairman Garbarino Opens Hearing on Modernizing TSA: “It’s About Investing in the Tools and Partnerships of the Future to Achieve the Best Security Outcomes” – Committee on Homeland Security
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Evidence

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.

Recent official committee action shows Garbarino supporting a new bill aimed at ending the fee diversion and redirecting revenue to aviation security, but it is only introduction, not enactment.

partial same_term A for effort

Homeland Republicans Introduce SAFEGUARDS Act to End Diversion of 9/11 Security Fee, Push for TSA Modernization
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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.

Garbarino publicly reaffirmed the promise during a May 20 committee hearing and tied it to active legislation, indicating continued effort but no completed policy change in the lookback window.

partial same_term A for effort

Chairman Garbarino Opens Hearing on Modernizing TSA: “It’s About Investing in the Tools and Partnerships of the Future to Achieve the Best Security Outcomes” – Committee on Homeland Security
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Assessments

never same_term A for effort

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.

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