AIRCRAFT/AIRPORTS: Memorializes Congress to consider eliminating the Transportation Security Administration at airports and shift the responsibility to airline employees

HCR 71 is a Louisiana legislative resolution asking Congress to explore shifting airport security responsibilities from the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to airline employees. The resolution cites concerns about lengthy security processes, inefficiencies, and passenger discomfort, referencing a 2015 TSA internal review where undercover investigators successfully passed prohibited items through checkpoints. It suggests that properly trained airline personnel could potentially handle security screenings while maintaining safety standards and improving the travel experience. The resolution specifically requests Congress consider alternative security models to "enhance the freedom of travel and improve the air travel experience" for U.S. citizens.