119th Congress
H.R. 8049
End Special Treatment for Congress at Airports Act of 2026
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became law
- Sponsor
- Ashley Hinson(R-IA)
- Introduced
- Mar 24, 2026
- Policy area
- Transportation and Public Works
- Committees
- House Committee on Homeland Security
- Official text
- Introduced in House · Congress.gov page
Cosponsors (2)
Original cosponsors (1)
- Diana Harshbarger (R-TN)
Added later (1)
- Chris Pappas (D-NH) · Mar 26, 2026
Summary
Summary by the Congressional Research Service· describes the “Introduced in House” version
End Special Treatment for Congress at Airports Act of 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.
TSA must update its policies and procedures to ensure compliance with this bill.
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Mar 25, 2026
Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security. - Mar 24, 2026 · House
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security. - Mar 24, 2026
Introduced in House