agency

Transportation Security Administration

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) operates security checkpoints at U.S. airports. It was created largely in response to the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. It is headquartered in Springfield, Virginia.

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Administrator

David P. Cummins

Key facts

Created by: Aviation and Transportation Security Act, signed into law November 19, 2001source
Joined Department of Homeland Security: March 2003source
Headquarters: Springfield, Virginiasource
Workforce: approximately 60,000 employeessource
Airports: more than 430 airportssource
Budget: approximately $9.70 billion (fiscal year 2023)source

WYDE coverage of Transportation Security Administration

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