DHS reminds Congress: TSA perks still on hold
Lauren Morganbesser and Nicholas Wu ·
Semafor reports that DHS confirmed the suspension of TSA courtesy escorts for members of Congress remained in effect as of April 1, 2026; the piece also covers the distinction between TSA courtesy escorts and Capitol Police escorts, and includes Rep. Rick Larsen's defense of congressional security arrangements.
Lauren Morganbesser and Nicholas Wu at Semafor reported that DHS confirmed the suspension of all TSA courtesy escorts for members of Congress, put in place during the government shutdown, remained in effect as of April 1, 2026. The piece explored the tension between those citing security concerns for congressional travel and those skeptical that lawmakers deserve special airport treatment. The article also discussed the distinction between the suspended TSA courtesy escort program and Capitol Police airport escorts, which operate under separate authority. Rep. Rick Larsen (D-WA) defended the broader practice of congressional security arrangements:
"Not because we're special, but because we're especially targeted."
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