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AIRFARE Act

USA119th CongressHR-4940| House 
| Updated: 8/8/2025
W. Gregory Steube

W. Gregory Steube

Republican Representative

Florida

Cosponsors (2)
Eugene Simon Vindman (Democratic)LaMonica McIver (Democratic)

Homeland Security Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
The Accommodating Individuals Requesting Familial Assistance in Riding Efficiently Act, or AIRFARE Act , mandates the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to implement a new system within 180 days of enactment. This system aims to streamline gate access procedures at domestic airports for individuals assisting certain passengers. Specifically, the bill enables air carriers to offer up to two gate passes to caregivers, parents, or guardians accompanying minors (under 18) or passengers needing assistance , such as those with health or mobility issues like wheelchair users, to their departing flights. These gate passes would allow the accompanying individuals to pass through security and proceed to the gate. A significant provision allows individuals to apply their existing TSA Pre-Check privileges to these gate passes using their Known Traveler Numbers, ensuring a more efficient security screening process. For passengers using wheelchairs, a gate pass can only be issued to a caregiver if that individual is actively pushing the wheelchair.
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Timeline
Aug 8, 2025
Introduced in House
Aug 8, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
  • August 8, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • August 8, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.

Transportation and Public Works

AIRFARE Act

USA119th CongressHR-4940| House 
| Updated: 8/8/2025
The Accommodating Individuals Requesting Familial Assistance in Riding Efficiently Act, or AIRFARE Act , mandates the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to implement a new system within 180 days of enactment. This system aims to streamline gate access procedures at domestic airports for individuals assisting certain passengers. Specifically, the bill enables air carriers to offer up to two gate passes to caregivers, parents, or guardians accompanying minors (under 18) or passengers needing assistance , such as those with health or mobility issues like wheelchair users, to their departing flights. These gate passes would allow the accompanying individuals to pass through security and proceed to the gate. A significant provision allows individuals to apply their existing TSA Pre-Check privileges to these gate passes using their Known Traveler Numbers, ensuring a more efficient security screening process. For passengers using wheelchairs, a gate pass can only be issued to a caregiver if that individual is actively pushing the wheelchair.
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Timeline
Aug 8, 2025
Introduced in House
Aug 8, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
  • August 8, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • August 8, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
W. Gregory Steube

W. Gregory Steube

Republican Representative

Florida

Cosponsors (2)
Eugene Simon Vindman (Democratic)LaMonica McIver (Democratic)

Homeland Security Committee

Transportation and Public Works

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted