TSA Loose Change Act (H.R. 1095; 113th Congress)

Sword and Shield of Hawaii ^ | May 15 , 2014 | Sword and Shield of Hawaii

[LeoWindhorse]

H.R.1095 : To amend title 49, United States Code, to direct the Assistant Secretary of Homeland Security (Transportation Security Administration) to transfer unclaimed money recovered at airport security checkpoints to nonprofit organizations that provide places of rest and recuperation at airports for members of the Armed Forces and their families, and for other purposes.

[LeoWindhorse]

Senator Harry Reid and the Senate Democrats are stonewalling this House passed Bil , attempting to keep the ‘found change ‘ funds which are substantial for the TSA . Whereas the House Bill , seeking Senate passage , would direct that all such ‘found change ‘ funds would be contributed to organizations , like the USO , which provide travel-related services to the members of the U.S. military and their families . The Senate Majority Dems refuse to bring it to a vote ….

[Michael.SF.]

Harry will compromise and have the money go to “non profits” like ACORN.

[Organic Panic]

Why do I think “other purposes” will far outweigh charity contributions.

[Gaffer]

If we have our Romanesque Senators fighting over the leavings, it must be significant. Seems like Obama's Hope and Change went a little heavy on the Change and all Hope is lost.

[LeoWindhorse]

around 500K per year

Nothing to the Fed Gov , but HUGE to the USO

[Gaffer]

But is it really for the USO? Somewhere in the language was “...other purposes.” That pretty much adds up to Politician slush fund to me.