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End Special Treatment for Congress at Airports Act of 2026

USA119th CongressHR-8049| House 
| Updated: 3/24/2026
Ashley Hinson

Ashley Hinson

Republican Representative

Iowa

Cosponsors (2)
Diana Harshbarger (Republican)Chris Pappas (Democratic)

Homeland Security Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation, titled the "End Special Treatment for Congress at Airports Act of 2026," aims to eliminate preferential security screening for Members of Congress at airports. It explicitly prohibits the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) from using funds to provide expedited or preferential access or exempting Members from standard screening procedures based on their official position. The bill clarifies that it does not limit the TSA's authority for general risk-based security programs or prevent Members from participating in publicly available Trusted Traveler Programs , such as Global Entry or PreCheck, if not based on their official status. These programs are defined to include various government initiatives that identify low-risk travelers. Finally, the legislation requires the TSA Administrator to update policies and report to Congress on the Act's implementation and compliance within 180 days.
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Timeline
Mar 24, 2026
Introduced in House
Mar 24, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
Mar 24, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-4123
Held at the desk.
  • March 24, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • March 24, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.


  • March 24, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-4123
    Held at the desk.

Transportation and Public Works

Related Bills

  • S 119-4123: End Special Treatment for Congress at Airports Act of 2026

End Special Treatment for Congress at Airports Act of 2026

USA119th CongressHR-8049| House 
| Updated: 3/24/2026
This legislation, titled the "End Special Treatment for Congress at Airports Act of 2026," aims to eliminate preferential security screening for Members of Congress at airports. It explicitly prohibits the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) from using funds to provide expedited or preferential access or exempting Members from standard screening procedures based on their official position. The bill clarifies that it does not limit the TSA's authority for general risk-based security programs or prevent Members from participating in publicly available Trusted Traveler Programs , such as Global Entry or PreCheck, if not based on their official status. These programs are defined to include various government initiatives that identify low-risk travelers. Finally, the legislation requires the TSA Administrator to update policies and report to Congress on the Act's implementation and compliance within 180 days.
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Timeline
Mar 24, 2026
Introduced in House
Mar 24, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
Mar 24, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-4123
Held at the desk.
  • March 24, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • March 24, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.


  • March 24, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-4123
    Held at the desk.
Ashley Hinson

Ashley Hinson

Republican Representative

Iowa

Cosponsors (2)
Diana Harshbarger (Republican)Chris Pappas (Democratic)

Homeland Security Committee

Transportation and Public Works

Related Bills

  • S 119-4123: End Special Treatment for Congress at Airports Act of 2026
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted