H.R. 8049In CommitteeTRANSPORTATION AND PUBLIC WORKS
End Special Treatment for Congress at Airports Act of 2026
Key facts
Introduced: Mar 24, 2026
Chamber: House
Cosponsors: 2
Congress: 119th
Latest action · Mar 25, 2026
Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security.
Summary
End Special Treatment for Congress at Airports Act of 2026
This bill prohibits the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) from providing a Member of Congress with expedited or preferential access to or through airport security screenings.
Specifically, TSA funds may not be used to
- exempt a Member of Congress from TSA passenger and baggage screening, or
- provide a Member of Congress with priority or expedited access to a screening location based on their position.
TSA must update its policies and procedures to ensure compliance with this bill.
Summary by Congressional Research Service.
Timeline
- Mar 25, 2026Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security.
- Mar 24, 2026Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
- Mar 24, 2026Introduced in House
- Mar 24, 2026Introduced in House
Cosponsors
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