# Screening Partnership Program

Type: Technology

Source: Supply Chain Intelligence Brief — https://getsupplybrief.com/entity/screening-partnership-program
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## Timeline

- **2026-03-11**: Current Shutdown — New federal budget impasse triggers fresh calls for TSA privatization to protect aviation commerce.
- **2018-12-22**: Record Shutdown — A 35-day shutdown sees TSA unscheduled absences spike to 10%.
- **2004-01-01**: SPP Launch — The Screening Partnership Program begins, allowing airports to apply for private screening.
- **2001-11-19**: TSA Created — Aviation and Transportation Security Act federalizes airport screening.

## Recent coverage (2 stories)

### TSA Privatization Gains Momentum Amid Recurrent Government Shutdowns
2026-03-11 23:23:20 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 3

The March 2026 government shutdown has reignited a national debate over the privatization of TSA screening operations to ensure aviation security remains insulated from federal budget disputes. Industry stakeholders are increasingly looking toward the Screening Partnership Program (SPP) as a model to maintain operational continuity for both passenger travel and critical air cargo logistics.
Full story: https://getsupplybrief.com/story/tsa-privatization-debate-government-shutdown-2026

### Shutdown Crisis Revives Debate Over TSA Privatization and Logistics Stability
2026-03-11 14:50:16 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 2

As a federal government shutdown threatens to paralyze U.S. airport operations, a renewed push for the privatization of security screening has emerged. While most TSA agents face pay delays, screeners at airports utilizing private contractors remain insulated, highlighting a potential model for supply chain resilience.
Full story: https://getsupplybrief.com/story/tsa-privatization-government-shutdown-logistics

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