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A new national survey released by the U.S. Travel Association, conducted by Morning Consult, reveals that aviation security—and the treatment of the workforce that protects it—is poised to play a decisive role at the ballot box, with a clear message from voters: they’ll remember in November.

Congressional dysfunction remains on full display, with lawmakers no closer to delivering a funding solution for the Department of Homeland Security.

There is a striking irony in Congress preparing to leave town for a two-week paid recess while TSA officers, the people who secure America’s travel system, face yet another $0 paycheck.

Geoff Freeman, President and CEO of the U.S. Travel Association, issued a statement urging the swift confirmation of Sen. Markwayne Mullin as Secretary of Homeland Security.

"Members of Congress continue to be paid and move to the front of security lines while TSOs work for free and travelers wait for hours. That is unacceptable," said Geoff Freeman, President and CEO of the U.S. Travel Association.

The U.S. Travel Association joined Congressman André Carson, Visit Indy and the Indiana Destination Development Corporation, along with legislative and local business leaders for a “Travel Works for America” Power Hour at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum on March 11.