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{{Short description|United States federal government agency}}
{{Short description|United States federal government agency}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=May 2020}}{{Use American English|date=April 2022}}
{{Organization
|OrganizationName=Transportation Security Administration
|OrganizationType=Executive Departments (Sub-organization)
|Mission=The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) enhances the security of the nation's transportation systems to protect travelers, cargo, and infrastructure from threats. It aims to improve security by setting standards, deploying advanced technology, and maintaining a visible deterrent presence to prevent acts of terrorism.
|OrganizationExecutive=Administrator
|Employees=55000
|Budget=$8.4B (FY 2024)
|Website=https://www.tsa.gov/
|Services=Passenger screening at airports; Cargo security; Baggage screening; Federal Air Marshal Service; Transportation security policy and regulation; Security threat assessments
|ParentOrganization=United States Department of Homeland Security
|CreationLegislation=Aviation and Transportation Security Act of 2001
|Regulations=Establishes and enforces security regulations for all modes of transportation
|HeadquartersLocation=38.884764, -77.020089
|HeadquartersAddress=6595 Springfield Center Drive, Springfield, VA 22150, USA
}}
{{Infobox government agency
{{Infobox government agency
| agency_name    = Transportation Security Administration
| agency_name    = Transportation Security Administration