Schatz, State, Local Leaders Celebrate Groundbreaking For New Security Checkpoint At Kahului Airport
Schatz Secured More Than $30 Million In Federal Funding To Build New TSA Screening Station
KAHULUI – U.S. Senator Brian Schatz (D-Hawai‘i) joined state and local leaders at a groundbreaking ceremony for the Kahului Airport South Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Checkpoint Project. Schatz, a senior member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, helped secure more than $30 million in federal funding for the project which will expand security lanes and add air conditioning at checkpoints.
“This new checkpoint will reduce wait times and improve people’s experience at Kahului Airport,” said Senator Schatz. “These improvements will benefit visitors and residents alike, which is why we worked hard to secure more than $30 million in federal funding for this project.”
Video of Senator Schatz’s remarks is available here.
###