– The Associated Press
WASHINGTON – Ever wonder what happens to the loose change that harried travelers leave behind at airport checkpoints?
One lawmaker has his sights on the unclaimed money, which added up to $376,480.39 in the 2010 fiscal year.
Congress allows the Transportation Security Administration to use the unclaimed money to help fund its operations. But legislation has been introduced by Rep. Jeff Miller, R-Fla., to give the money to the USO for its airport programs in support of the military.
The USO, whose mission is to lift the spirits of America’s troops and their families, is a nonprofit, congressionally chartered private organization.
Director Charlie Leocha says the Consumer Travel Alliance supports turning over the money to the USO or other groups that aid travelers with things like airport help desks.
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