YourVoice.Now Summary
Transparency & AccountabilityMembers of Congress would wait in the same airport lines as you — no head start for holding office.
Transparency & Accountability
Members of Congress would go through the same passenger and bag screening as other flyers. The bill also bars TSA from spending money to help them around it.
TSA could not move a member of Congress to the front of a checkpoint because of the office they hold. They could still use PreCheck or Global Entry, like anyone else who signs up.
More about this bill
If you fly, you would notice little change at the airport security line. The change is aimed at members of Congress. They could no longer be waved past screening or sent to the front of the line because of their job. TSA, the agency that screens air travelers, could not spend money to give lawmakers that head start. Members could still sign up for PreCheck, Global Entry, SENTRI, or NEXUS, like any other traveler. TSA would have 180 days after the bill becomes law to report to Congress on how it is following the rule. The Senate passed the bill in March 2026, so it is not law yet.
Congressional Summary
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, 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.
Legislative Subjects
Details
- Congress
- 119th
- Chamber
- Senate
- Status
- summarized
- Action
- Held at the desk.
- Action Date
- 2026-03-24
- Date Added
- 2026-04-21
- Source
- Congress.gov →
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