Congressman Kennedy and Congressman Strong introduce the SAFEGUARDS Act to secure 9/11 Passenger Security Fee funds for airport safety improvements.
Quiver AI Summary
Congressman Kennedy proposes new legislation: Tim Kennedy, representing New York's 26th District, has introduced the SAFEGUARDS Act, aimed at ensuring that funds from the 9/11 Passenger Security Fee are dedicated to aviation security improvements. Currently, about $15 billion from this fee has been diverted to unrelated expenses since 2014.
Details and support for the legislation: The SAFEGUARDS Act, co-sponsored by Congressman Dale Strong, aims to reinvest the $5.60 fee into modern security technologies, including enhanced baggage detection systems. Kennedy emphasized the importance of this legislation, stating, "This legislation guarantees that the TSA has the resources it needs to protect travelers."
Funding provisions under the SAFEGUARDS Act: The proposed legislation would allocate $500 million annually for explosive detection systems for checked luggage and designate $250 million for improvements in checkpoint technology, addressing the evolving security needs as the U.S. prepares for increased international travel.
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Timothy M. Kennedy Fundraising
Timothy M. Kennedy recently disclosed $361.6K of fundraising in a Q1 FEC disclosure filed on April 15th, 2026. This was the 314th most from all Q1 reports we have seen this year. 82.3% came from individual donors.
Kennedy disclosed $380.8K of spending. This was the 221st most from all Q1 reports we have seen from politicians so far this year.
Kennedy disclosed $1.0M of cash on hand at the end of the filing period. This was the 421st most from all Q1 reports we have seen this year.
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Timothy M. Kennedy Net Worth
Quiver Quantitative estimates that Timothy M. Kennedy is worth $231.0K, as of May 19th, 2026. This is the 438th highest net worth in Congress, per our live estimates.
Kennedy has approximately $0 invested in publicly traded assets which Quiver is able to track live.
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Timothy M. Kennedy Bill Proposals
Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Timothy M. Kennedy:
- H.R.8010: VA Police Recruitment and Retention Act of 2026
- H.R.7501: Safe Flights for Passengers and Flight Crews Act
- H.R.6574: Loan Equity for Advanced Professionals Act
- H.R.6507: DHS Grants Accountability Act
- H.R.6201: To require the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to administer the Next Generation Warning System grant program and disburse obligated funds under such program, and for other purposes.
- H.R.5635: Veterans Healthcare Equality Act of 2025
You can track bills proposed by Timothy M. Kennedy on Quiver Quantitative's politician page for Kennedy.
2026 New York's 26th Congressional District Election
There has been approximately $2,835,967 of spending in New York's 26th congressional district elections over the last two years, per our estimates.
The rating for this race is currently "Solid D".
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