when was tsa created

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) was created on November 19, 2001 , when the Aviation and Transportation Security Act was signed into law. It was formed in response to the September 11 attacks.

A little context:

• Created: November 19, 2001

• Reason: To strengthen U.S. transportation and airport security after 9/11

• Moved to DHS: March 2003

If you want, I can also give you a one-line history of why TSA replaced the old airport security system.