Bush on November 19, 2001. This legislation federalized airport security screening by creating the Transportation Security Administration (TSA). It mandated stricter security measures at airports, including passenger and baggage screening, in response to vulnerabilities exposed by the 9/11 hijackings. The TSA is responsible for the security of nearly 440 federal airports. TSA screens more than 2 million passengers daily and over 750 million every year. TSA screens 1.4 million checked items and 5.5 million carry-on items for explosives and other dangerous items daily. They are responsible for the security of over 23,000 domestic flights per day and for nearly 2,600 outbound international flights per