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.
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- Introduced
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- Floor
- Passed Chamber 1
- Passed Chamber 2
- Signed
Held at the desk.
HouseReceived in the House.
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SenatePassed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S1356)
SenatePassed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S1355-1356)
SenateSenate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discharged by Unanimous Consent.
SenateSenate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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