What is TSA?
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The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is a United States federal government agency within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) responsible for the security of transportation systems inside and connecting to the United States.
Created in response to the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, the agency was established on November 19, 2001, through the Aviation and Transportation Security Act signed by President George W. Bush.
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TSA – Quick facts:
- Mission: To protect the nation's transportation systems to ensure freedom of movement for people and commerce.
- Jurisdiction: Covers aviation, highways, railroads, bus networks, mass transit, ports, pipelines, and intermodal freight facilities. (AND HUMAN TRAFFICKING) rk.
- Headquarters: Springfield, Fairfax County, Virginia, U.S.
- Leadership: As of 2025, the Acting Administrator is Ha Nguyen McNeill.
- Workforce: Employs over 58,600 personnel with an annual budget of $11.80 billion (2025).
The TSA conducts security screening for passengers and baggage at more than 450 U.S. airports, employing Transportation Security Officers, explosives detection dog handlers, bomb technicians, and Federal Air Marshals. While originally part of the Department of Transportation, the agency was moved to the Department of Homeland Security in March 2003. Recent reports indicate that the agency has faced operational challenges, including hours-long security queues and warnings of potential airport closures, due to a partial government shutdown that left workers without pay until emergency orders were issued to provide payment.
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