The author says many families, including her own, have depended on the security and benefits TSA jobs provided.

Sens. Mike Lee's and Tommy Tuberville's Abolish the TSA Act would privatize airport security — but some aviation experts are ...

An airport spokesman said the move would be in the name of increasing the efficiency of security screening before passengers ...

TSA would maintain oversight and security standards under the potential Screening Partnership Program. Current TSA screeners could apply for jobs with the private contractor if the change is approved.