Which act established the Transportation Security Administration (TSA)?

The establishment of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) was a direct result of the Aviation and Transportation Security Act of 2001. This legislation was enacted in response to the September 11 attacks, aiming to strengthen the security of transportation systems in the United States, particularly in aviation.

The act provided for the creation of the TSA, which took over the responsibility for the security of the nation’s airports and aircraft, previously managed by individual airlines and airport authorities. This change was significant because it centralized and enhanced the security measures across the aviation sector, aiming to prevent future terrorist attacks. The TSA was tasked with implementing comprehensive security protocols, including passenger screening and baggage checks, and establishing new standards for airport security.

While the other Acts mentioned have their own importance in the context of aviation and transportation safety, they do not directly relate to the establishment of the TSA. The Aviation Safety Act of 1994 and the Federal Aviation Reauthorization Act of 2005 focused on other aspects of aviation regulation and oversight without creating the TSA. Similarly, the Homeland Security Act of 2002 dealt more broadly with national security and the reorganization of federal agencies after the September 11 attacks, but it was specifically the Aviation and Transportation Security Act that established the TSA.