H.R.8770

Spending Aviation Fees for Equipment, Guaranteeing Upgraded and Advanced Risk Detection and Safety Act of 2026 SAFEGUARDS Act of 2026

Chamber Passed·7/14/26

Aviation fees will fund aviation security improvements, including technology upgrades and personnel support.

The bill establishes the Aviation Security Checkpoint Technology Fund to use 9/11 Security Fee revenue for aviation security enhancements. It mandates that the first $500 million from these fees annually goes to the Aviation Security Capital Fund, with the next $250 million going to the Aviation Security Checkpoint Technology Fund. This fund will finance the testing, procurement, deployment, installation, and sustainment of aviation security checkpoint technology.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · Jul 14
Current
Commerce, Science, And Transportation Committee
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Jul 14

Senate

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Jul 13

House

Mr. Garbarino moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

Jul 13

House

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4389-4390)