Pressure from Huelskamp and Congress Leads to TSA Announcement of Return to Salina

Press Release

This morning Congressman Tim Huelskamp (KS-01) was pleased to learn from Salina Airport Authority's Executive Director Tim Rogers that the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has agreed to resume services in Salina.

TSA felt the pressure from Congressman Huelskamp and his colleagues in the U.S. House of Representatives when the House unanimously passed the common sense Treating Small Airports with Fairness Act (H.R.4549) last week to ensure the Salina Regional Airport and airports in similar situations across the country get the service the TSA security screening needed to provide commercial passenger service to larger airport hubs like Denver, CO. Huelskamp was a cosponsor of bill and spoke on the House floor about the need for TSA to fulfill its mission to "ensure freedom of movement for people and commerce.'

Huelskamp and Senators Moran and Roberts also reached out to TSA and the Department of Transportation on the issue, noting how this service is critical for the Salina community to grow and thrive.

"Pressure from Congress and the Salina community has caused TSA to see the light and reverse their denial of service," said Huelskamp. "I'm confident the Great Lakes Airlines flights that are planned to begin in June, with TSA screening services, will contribute to our region's continued economic growth."

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