The spokesman stated, “We are always working with local, state, and federal governments as well as our airline and airport partners to ensure all travelers have a safer, easier checkpoint experience.”

The California Senate Transportation Committee’s legislative analysis of the bill stated that if airports lost out on Clear, they would make up the difference from other patrons, including airlines, vehicle rental firms, and concessionaires.

The report also indicated that since TSA is a federal organization and operates outside of state jurisdiction, it could be challenging for airports or Clear to secure separate TSA security lines and screeners. Congress must approve any increase in TSA personnel.

However, Clear “may have some ability to persuade Congress on this” if it encourages the business to support more money for TSA agents and lanes.

California wants to take airport security more seriously.
California wants to take airport security more seriously.

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