The White House has proposed a ¢52m plan to privatise TSA screening at small airports as part of the fiscal year 2027 budget request. The initiative would require small airports to join the Screening Partnership Programme where private contractors handle security. Officials have cited potential cost savings and reform of the agency.
The proposal has formed part of broader efforts to address federal agency operations. Larger airports have remained unaffected at this stage. The plan has awaited congressional approval to move forward.
