US Code

Public Law 119-73 (01/23/2026)

6 U.S.C. § 561

Definitions

In this subchapter:
(1)

Administration

The term “Administration” means the Transportation Security Administration.

(2)

Administrator

The term “Administrator” means the Administrator of the Transportation Security Administration.

(3)

Plan

section 563 of this titleThe term “Plan” means the strategic 5-year technology investment plan developed by the Administrator under .

(4)

Security-related technology

The term “security-related technology” means any technology that assists the Administration in the prevention of, or defense against, threats to United States transportation systems, including threats to people, property, and information.

Pub. L. 107–296, title XVI, § 1601Pub. L. 113–245, § 3(a)128 Stat. 2871(, as added , , .)

Editorial Notes

Prior Provisions

section 1601 of Pub. L. 107–296116 Stat. 2312section 3(c) of Pub. L. 113–245A prior , title XVI, , , amended sections 114 and 40119 of Title 49, Transportation, see , set out as a note below.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Findings

Pub. L. 113–245, § 2128 Stat. 2871

“Congress finds the following:
“(1)
The Transportation Security Administration has not consistently implemented Department of Homeland Security policies and Government best practices for acquisition and procurement.
“(2)
The Transportation Security Administration has only recently developed a multiyear technology investment plan, and has underutilized innovation opportunities within the private sector, including from small businesses.
“(3)
The Transportation Security Administration has faced challenges in meeting key performance requirements for several major acquisitions and procurements, resulting in reduced security effectiveness and wasted expenditures.”
, , , provided that:

Prior Amendments Not Affected

Pub. L. 113–245, § 3(c)128 Stat. 2877

Pub. L. 107–296“Nothing in this section [enacting this subchapter] may be construed to affect any amendment made by title XVI of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 [title XVI of , amending sections 114, 40119, 44935 and 46301 of Title 49, Transportation] as in effect before the date of enactment of this Act [].”
, , , provided that: