Ryan Propis joined the U.S. Travel Association in May 2024. As Vice President of Security and Facilitation, he is U.S. Travel’s subject matter expert and lead advocate on travel security and facilitation policies, including transportation and aviation security, biometrics and security technology and customs and visitor visa processing.

Prior to joining U.S. Travel, Ryan spent over a decade in the federal government. Most recently, he was the Deputy Staff Director and General Counsel for the Committee on Homeland Security in the U.S. House of Representatives. Before that, Ryan was appointed to multiple senior leadership positions at the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), including as TSA Chief of Staff.

Ryan began his federal career in the U.S. House of Representatives serving in multiple positions, including with the Committee on Homeland Security and the Committee on Foreign Affairs. He received his J.D. from the University of Miami School of Law and his B.A. from the University of Florida.

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Speaking Topics

  • How to translate policy ideas into operational change across the travel ecosystem.
  • Modernizing America’s security and facilitation systems: The future of TSA, CBP and visa policy.
  • Preparing the U.S. for major global travel moments with security, screening and entry systems.