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H.R. 8897 119th Congress House

Improving Travel for American Families Act

Official title: To improve travel for American families, and for other purposes.

Introduced: May 19, 2026 Introduced by: Ryan Mackenzie Republican · Pennsylvania See on congress.gov
Transportation and Public Works Aviation and airportsChild safety and welfareTransportation safety and security
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 Everywhere this bill has been 16 steps
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Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jul 14, 2026
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Jul 13, 2026 · 7:03 PM EDT
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jul 13, 2026 · 7:03 PM EDT
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 398 - 12 (Roll no. 235). (text: CR H4395-4396)
Jul 13, 2026 · 6:56 PM EDT
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4403-4404)
Jul 13, 2026 · 4:45 PM EDT
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Jul 13, 2026 · 4:39 PM EDT
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4395-4396)
Jul 13, 2026 · 4:39 PM EDT
Mr. Garbarino moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Jul 13, 2026 · 4:39 PM EDT
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 8897.
Jul 9, 2026
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 639.
Jul 9, 2026
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 119-735.
Jun 24, 2026
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 30 - 0.
Jun 24, 2026
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jun 24, 2026
Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security Discharged
May 20, 2026
Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security.
May 19, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
May 19, 2026
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Jul 13, 2026 House · vote #235 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Passed 398–12 See who voted →
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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Improving Travel for American Families Act

This bill directs the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to establish a pilot program to implement alternative security screenings for passengers traveling with children who are 12 years old and younger.  

Specifically, TSA must implement alternative security screening lanes and security screening approaches for passengers traveling with children in order to support and facilitate the ease of travel for these passengers.

TSA must implement the pilot program at a minimum of five airports, with priority given to airports that have a high volume of passengers traveling with children.

 Hearings & markups 1
 Bill text 4 versions

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 Lobbying activity 6

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 Cosponsors 2
All 2 Democratic 2
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Vindman, Eugene Simon
Virginia · Jun 25, 2026
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Foushee, Valerie P.
North Carolina · May 19, 2026
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 8897: Improving Travel for American Families Act. 119th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/119-HR-8897/
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