Funding for Aviation Screeners and Threat Elimination Restoration Act; FASTER Act
Summary
The FASTER Act aims to amend Title 49 of the United States Code to ensure that aviation security fees collected from passengers are used to finance aviation security screening costs. It repeals the requirement that a portion of these fees be deposited into the Treasury's general fund as offsetting receipts. This bill intends to dedicate all collected aviation security fees specifically to funding activities and services related to aviation security.
Expected Effects
If enacted, the FASTER Act would ensure that all revenues from aviation security fees are directly allocated to aviation security measures. This could lead to improved security screening processes and potentially reduce reliance on other funding sources for these activities. The change could also impact the federal budget by altering the flow of fee revenue.
Potential Benefits
- Dedicated funding for aviation security screening.
- Potential for enhanced security measures at airports.
- Reduced reliance on general funds for aviation security.
- Increased transparency in the use of aviation security fees.
- Streamlined allocation of resources for security activities.
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Potential Disadvantages
- Potential reduction in general fund revenue, requiring adjustments in other areas of the budget.
- Possible increase in aviation security fees for passengers in the future.
- Risk of inefficient spending if funds are not managed effectively.
- May not address underlying issues in aviation security beyond funding.
- Could create a dependency on fee revenue, making security funding vulnerable to fluctuations in air travel.
Constitutional Alignment
The bill aligns with the Constitution's Article I, Section 8, which grants Congress the power to lay and collect taxes, duties, imposts, and excises to pay the debts and provide for the common defense and general welfare of the United States. By dedicating specific fees to aviation security, the bill exercises this power. The bill does not appear to infringe on any specific constitutional rights or limitations.
Impact Assessment: Things You Care About ⓘ
This action has been evaluated across 19 key areas that matter to you. Scores range from 1 (highly disadvantageous) to 5 (highly beneficial).