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119th Congress Transportation and Public Works

H.R. 8049: End Special Treatment for Congress at Airports Act of 2026

Introduced

  1. Introduced (completed)Mar 24, 2026
  2. Passed House (not reached)
  3. Passed Senate (not reached)
  4. To the President (not reached)
  5. Became law (not reached)

Summary

Introduced in House, Mar 24, 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.
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TSA must update its policies and procedures to ensure compliance with this bill.

Written by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

Roll calls

0 votes on this bill

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Amendments

0 offered

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Cosponsors

2

Bipartisan support.

Who scored on this bill

6 points earned
  1. 1Ashley Hinson R-IA SponsorIntroduced, drew cross-party cosponsors2 events+6
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History

  1. Mar 24, 2026Introduced in the House by Ashley Hinson.
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  1. Mar 25, 2026Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security.
  2. Mar 24, 2026Introduced in House
  3. Mar 24, 2026Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.