Republican senators are introducing a bill to abolish the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) due to privacy concerns and inefficiencies, proposing privatization of security functions at airports.
Key Points
Bill aims to abolish TSA and privatize security functions at airports
Requires reorganization plan from Secretaries of Homeland Security and Transportation
Establishes Office of Aviation Security Oversight under FAA
Part of broader efforts to reduce administrative state within the executive branch
Pros
Addressing privacy concerns of Americans
Proposing privatization for more efficient security functions at airports
Creating an Office of Aviation Security Oversight under FAA
Cons
Uncertain level of support in Congress due to legislative filibuster's threshold