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HR 8049 119th Congress House Transportation and Public Works

End Special Treatment for Congress at Airports Act of 2026

Introduced: March 24, 2026 Introduced by: Hinson, Ashley Republican · Iowa See on congress.gov
 Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Mar 25, 2026
Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security.
Mar 24, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
Mar 24, 2026
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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.

What's happening now March 25, 2026

Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security.

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