H.R. 8701 — Transportation Security Administration Transfer Act of 2026

This section transfers the functions of the Administrator of the Transportation Security Administration to the Secretary of Transportation. It deems references in Federal law, Executive orders, and other documents to the Transportation Security Administration or its head to refer instead to the Department of Transportation or the Secretary. The section preserves the validity of existing legal documents, ongoing proceedings, and pending suits; continues the transfer of associated personnel, property, records, and unexpended balances of appropriations; authorizes the Secretary to delegate transferred functions; and directs the Director of the Office of Management and Budget to determine the precise scope of functions and any incidental transfers.