Reimbursable Screening Services Program Extension Act of 2026

119th Congress Introduced by Andrew Garbarino and 1 co-sponsor

Extends TSA’s reimbursable screening program to 2031 and raises the cap from 8 to 14 sites, expanding capacity for reimbursed screening services.

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

Summary of HR 9391 — Reimbursable Screening Services Program Extension Act of 2026

Purpose and intent

The bill would extend and expand the Transportation Security Administration’s (TSA) reimbursable screening services program. The aim is to prolong and increase the agency’s authority to offer screening services on a reimbursable basis beyond current timeframes and capacity limits.

Key provisions

Extension of the program timeline

Amends Subsection (e) of section 225 of Division A of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2019.
Primary change: replaced the existing expiration “through fiscal year 2026” with a new expiration “through fiscal year 2031,” effectively extending the program by five additional years.

Expansion of capacity limits

Amends Subsection (e) to increase the permissible scope of reimbursable screening services.
The current cap stated as “not more than eight” is removed and replaced with a higher cap of “not more than 14,” allowing more entities or activities to participate under the reimbursable framework.

Affected parties and implications

TSA and the federal government

TSA would continue and broaden its ability to provide screening services that can be reimbursed, potentially increasing its workload and revenue through cost-recovery mechanisms.

Eligible stakeholders (likely including airports, private partners, or entities utilizing reimbursable screening services)

Participants could be allowed to expand the scale of services funded on a reimbursable basis, up to the new cap, potentially enabling more sites or arrangements to utilize TSA screening capabilities.

Procedural and timeline aspects

Legislative process

Introduced in the House on June 23, 2026 by Rep. Garbarino (sponsor) with Rep. Pou as a co-sponsor.
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security on June 23, 2026.
Committee considered and marked up the bill on June 24, 2026.
The bill was ordered to be reported by voice vote (the record shows “Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 30 - 0,” indicating unanimous or near-unanimous approval in committee).

Next steps

If passed by the House and subsequently reconciled with any Senate version, the bill would be sent to the President for signature to become law.

Potential impact and considerations

Extending the expiration to 2031 and increasing the cap from 8 to 14 could allow TSA to deploy or contract more screening services on a reimbursable basis, potentially improving efficiency at certain points of entry or security operations, and offering more flexibility for public-private partnerships.

The bill does not specify funding levels or the precise financial terms of reimbursement, leaving such details to subsequent implementing guidance or appropriations.

Stakeholders may need to assess operational, security, and reimbursement administrative considerations tied to expanding reimbursable screening activities.