Members of Congress would no longer be allowed to skip TSA screening lines or receive preferential treatment at airport security just because of their elected office. The Transportation Security Administration would be barred from spending any federal funds to give lawmakers expedited access, though members could still sign up for public programs like PreCheck or Global Entry on the same terms as any traveler. TSA would have to update its internal policies and submit a compliance report to Congress within 180 days. The bill responds to reports that some lawmakers have been allowed to bypass the same screening lines every other traveler waits in.
Congressional Summary
End Special Treatment for Congress at Airports Act of 2026This 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, orprovide 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.
Details
- Congress
- 119th
- Chamber
- House
- Status
- summarized
- Action
- Introduced in House
- Action Date
- 2026-03-24
- Date Added
- 2026-04-22
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