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119th Congress Transportation and Public Works

H.R. 8897: Improving Travel for American Families Act

Passed HouseJul 13, 2026

  1. Introduced (completed)May 19, 2026
  2. Passed House (completed)Jul 13, 2026, 398–12
  3. Passed Senate (not reached)
  4. To the President (not reached)
  5. Became law (not reached)

Summary

Introduced in House, May 19, 2026

This 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.

Written by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

Key votes

House final vote, Jul 13, 2026

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended

Passed 398–12

Yea 398two-thirds 274Nay 12

  • Democrats201 yea, 2 nay
  • Republicans196 yea, 10 nay
  • Independents1 yea, 0 nay

Broke with their party: Keith Self (R-TX), W. Steube (R-FL), Chip Roy (R-TX), Thomas Massie (R-KY), Pat Harrigan (R-NC), Diana Harshbarger (R-TN), Andy Harris (R-MD), James Himes (D-CT), Eli Crane (R-AZ) and Eric Burlison (R-MO) voted Nay; and 2 more

See how all 410 members voted

Showing 430 of 430 members

Yea 398

Republicans (196)

Democrats (201)

Independents (1)

Nay 12

Republicans (10) broke with their party

Democrats (2) broke with their party

Not voting 20

Senate

Not yet voted

Passed the House Jul 13, 2026. Awaiting Senate action.

Roll calls

1 vote on this bill

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  • Jul 13, 2026HouseOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as AmendedFinal passagePassed, yea-nay 398–12
    Roll call 235 tally by party
    PartyYeaNayPresentNot voting
    Democrats201209
    Republicans19610011
    Independents1000
    Total39812020

    House roll call 235: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended. Passed.

    12 crossed party lines: 2 Democrats, 10 Republicans

    How each member voted (430)

Amendments

0 offered

No amendments were offered to this bill.

Cosponsors

2

Bipartisan support.

Who scored on this bill

148 points earned
  1. 1Ryan Mackenzie R-PA SponsorDrew cross-party cosponsors, introduced, marked up, reported, passed House5 events+68
  2. 2Jake Auchincloss D-MA1 maverick vote1 event+6
  3. 2Tim Burchett R-TN1 maverick vote1 event+6
  4. 2Eric Burlison R-MO1 maverick vote1 event+6
  5. 2Eli Crane R-AZ1 maverick vote1 event+6
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Introductions and cosponsorships count toward weekly caps and show no points.

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History

  1. Jul 13, 2026Passed the House, 398–12.
  2. May 19, 2026Introduced in the House by Ryan Mackenzie.
Show the full action history (21 actions)
  1. Jul 14, 2026Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
  2. Jul 13, 2026Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 398 - 12 (Roll no. 235). (text: CR H4395-4396)
  3. Jul 13, 2026Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4395-4396)
  4. Jul 13, 2026Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4403-4404)
  5. Jul 13, 2026On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 398 - 12 (Roll no. 235). (text: CR H4395-4396)
  6. Jul 13, 2026Mr. Garbarino moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
  7. Jul 13, 2026Considered under suspension of the rules.
  8. Jul 13, 2026DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 8897.
  9. Jul 13, 2026At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
  10. Jul 13, 2026Considered as unfinished business.
  11. Jul 13, 2026Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 398 - 12 (Roll no. 235).
  12. Jul 13, 2026On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 398 - 12 (Roll no. 235).
  13. Jul 13, 2026Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  14. Jul 9, 2026Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 119-735.
  15. Jul 9, 2026Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 639.
  16. Jun 24, 2026Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security Discharged
  17. Jun 24, 2026Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  18. Jun 24, 2026Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 30 - 0.
  19. May 20, 2026Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security.
  20. May 19, 2026Introduced in House
  21. May 19, 2026Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.