HR-8897 — Improving Travel for American Families Act

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Flying with young kids could mean a shorter security line — if TSA tries the idea.

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Faster security lines for families — if TSA starts the test

TSA could set up quicker screening for adults flying with children age 12 and under. The bill lets the agency do this, but sets no deadline and no minimum number of airports.

Entering PreCheck lanes without qualifying — blocked during the test

Screeners could not wave anyone into a PreCheck or other fast lane without a boarding pass showing they qualify. Traveling with a child would not by itself open that lane.

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Built-in end date for the program — stops after two years

If TSA starts the program, it would run two years and then end. Congress would have to act again to continue it. TSA would also brief three committees within 270 days of the start.

More about this bill

If you fly with young children, getting through airport security could get quicker. TSA (the agency that screens airline passengers) could test faster screening for adults flying with kids 12 and under. The bill allows this test but does not require it. TSA would give priority to airports busy with family travelers. How you get screened would not change. Travelers would still get the screening their own security check calls for. Traveling with kids would not get you into a PreCheck lane. Your boarding pass would still have to show you qualify. Any test would run two years, then stop. The House passed the measure on July 13, 2026. It now sits with a Senate committee.

Congressional Summary

Improving Travel for American Families ActThis 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.

Details

Congress: 119th
Chamber: House
Status: summarized
Action: Introduced in House
Action Date: 2026-05-19
Date Added: 2026-07-09
Source: Congress.gov →

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