Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman K. Michael Conaway added his name to a bill (H.R. 2179) that would direct the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to transfer unclaimed money recovered at airport security checkpoints to United Service Organizations (USO) for funding its activities in support of USO airport centers.
“I am proud to add my name to this legislation which will direct the TSA to send any money left behind at security checkpoints to the USO to help with onsite airport service for active members of the military. I cannot think of a better place for these funds to be used and look forward to USO enjoying the extra support as they welcome home our troops at Midland International.”
In fiscal year 2010, travelers left $376,480.39 in loose change in the bottoms of plastic bins at the checkpoints, according to the TSA. In 2009, the abandoned coins totaled more than $399,000.
