Statements

November 9, 2018
For Immediate Release  Public Affairs  Contact: 571-227-2829  WASHINGTON – TSA takes its responsibility to enforce security related regulations and requirements to protect the nation's transportation systems very seriously. As such, TSA has…
August 8, 2018
For Immediate Release  Public Affairs  Contact: 571-227-2829  WASHINGTON – Contrary to recent media reports, TSA will not be eliminating passenger screening at any federalized U.S. airport. These media reports were based on information from a…
August 3, 2018
For Immediate Release  Public Affairs  Contact: 571-227-2829  WASHINGTON – TSA’s top priority is to protect the nation’s transportation system. When securing the homeland, managing operations, assessing risks, measuring security effectiveness, and…
August 1, 2018
WASHINGTON – 3-D printed firearms, like standard, realistic replica and novelty firearms, may be transported in checked baggage only in accordance with federal regulations. Travelers must comply with laws concerning possession of firearms as they…
August 1, 2018
For Immediate Release  Public Affairs  Contact: 571-227-2829  WASHINGTON – There has been no decision to eliminate passenger screening at any federalized U.S. airport. TSA remains committed to its core mission to secure the Homeland by screening…
September 10, 2015
Friday, September 11, 2015 Today, we remember the victims and honor the heroes of September 11, 2001. Nearly 3,000 people died in a horrific act of terrorism. On that day, the nation came together in shared sorrow. Just as quickly as we were…