Washington, July 14 -- Rep Dale W. Strong issued the following press release:
Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 8770, the SAFEGUARDS Act of 2026, bipartisan legislation led by Representative Dale Strong to ensure passenger security fees are reinvested in aviation and airport security.
"The SAFEGUARDS Act is about restoring accountability and keeping a promise to the American traveling public. Every day, millions of passengers pass through our nation's airports and pay a security fee with the expectation that those dollars will be used to strengthen aviation security," said Representative Strong. "As threats continue to evolve, we must continue investing in the technologies and systems our airports need to maintain confi...