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119th Congress Transportation and Public Works

S. 4123: End Special Treatment for Congress at Airports Act of 2026

Passed SenateMar 19, 2026

  1. Passed Senate (completed)Mar 19, 2026
  2. Passed House (not reached)
  3. To the President (not reached)
  4. Became law (not reached)

Summary

Passed Senate, Mar 19, 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

1 offered

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  • S.Amdt. 4707John Cornyn R-TXAgreedMar 19, 2026Mar 19, 2026: Amendment SA 4707 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.

Who scored on this bill

76 points earned
  1. 1John Cornyn R-TX SponsorIntroduced, discharged, passed Senate; 1 amendment offered, 1 agreed5 events+76
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History

  1. Mar 19, 2026Passed the Senate with an amendment by unanimous consent.
  2. Mar 17, 2026Introduced in the Senate by John Cornyn.
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  1. Mar 24, 2026Message on Senate action sent to the House.
  2. Mar 24, 2026Received in the House.
  3. Mar 24, 2026Held at the desk.
  4. Mar 19, 2026Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discharged by Unanimous Consent.
  5. Mar 19, 2026Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S1355-1356)
  6. Mar 19, 2026Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
  7. Mar 19, 2026Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S1356)
  8. Mar 17, 2026Introduced in Senate
  9. Mar 17, 2026Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.