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Improving Travel for American Families Act

USA119th CongressHR-8897| House 
| Updated: 7/14/2026
Ryan Mackenzie

Ryan Mackenzie

Republican Representative

Pennsylvania

Cosponsors (2)
Eugene Simon Vindman (Democratic)Valerie P. Foushee (Democratic)

Homeland Security Committee, Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, Transportation and Maritime Security Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill directs the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Administrator to establish a two-year pilot program at a minimum of five airports across the United States. The program's core objective is to implement alternative security screening lanes and approaches specifically tailored for passengers traveling with children aged twelve and under, aiming to significantly improve their ease of travel. When selecting participating airports, the Administrator must prioritize locations with a high volume of passengers traveling with children and adequate infrastructure and staffing to support these specialized lanes. Within one year of the bill's enactment, the Administrator is required to provide a briefing to relevant congressional committees on the pilot program's implementation and progress. This initiative seeks to create a more efficient and less stressful security screening process for American families.

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Timeline
May 19, 2026
Introduced in House
May 19, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
May 20, 2026
Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security.
Jun 24, 2026
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jun 24, 2026
Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security Discharged
Jun 24, 2026
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 30 - 0.
Jul 9, 2026
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 639.
Jul 9, 2026
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 119-735.
Jul 13, 2026
Mr. Garbarino moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Jul 13, 2026
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4395-4396)
Jul 13, 2026
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Jul 13, 2026
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 8897.
Jul 13, 2026
At 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.
Jul 13, 2026
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4403-4404)
Jul 13, 2026
Considered as unfinished business.
Jul 13, 2026
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)
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Jul 13, 2026
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jul 14, 2026
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
  • May 19, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • May 19, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.


  • May 20, 2026
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security.


  • June 24, 2026
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • June 24, 2026
    Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security Discharged


  • June 24, 2026
    Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 30 - 0.


  • July 9, 2026
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 639.


  • July 9, 2026
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 119-735.


  • July 13, 2026
    Mr. Garbarino moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • July 13, 2026
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4395-4396)


  • July 13, 2026
    Considered under suspension of the rules.


  • July 13, 2026
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 8897.


  • July 13, 2026
    At 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.


  • July 13, 2026
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4403-4404)


  • July 13, 2026
    Considered as unfinished business.


  • July 13, 2026
    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)
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  • July 13, 2026
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • July 14, 2026
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

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Aviation and airportsChild safety and welfareTransportation safety and security

Improving Travel for American Families Act

USA119th CongressHR-8897| House 
| Updated: 7/14/2026
This bill directs the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Administrator to establish a two-year pilot program at a minimum of five airports across the United States. The program's core objective is to implement alternative security screening lanes and approaches specifically tailored for passengers traveling with children aged twelve and under, aiming to significantly improve their ease of travel. When selecting participating airports, the Administrator must prioritize locations with a high volume of passengers traveling with children and adequate infrastructure and staffing to support these specialized lanes. Within one year of the bill's enactment, the Administrator is required to provide a briefing to relevant congressional committees on the pilot program's implementation and progress. This initiative seeks to create a more efficient and less stressful security screening process for American families.

Bill Text Versions

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Timeline
May 19, 2026
Introduced in House
May 19, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
May 20, 2026
Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security.
Jun 24, 2026
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jun 24, 2026
Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security Discharged
Jun 24, 2026
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 30 - 0.
Jul 9, 2026
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 639.
Jul 9, 2026
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 119-735.
Jul 13, 2026
Mr. Garbarino moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Jul 13, 2026
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4395-4396)
Jul 13, 2026
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Jul 13, 2026
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 8897.
Jul 13, 2026
At 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.
Jul 13, 2026
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4403-4404)
Jul 13, 2026
Considered as unfinished business.
Jul 13, 2026
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)
View Vote
Jul 13, 2026
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jul 14, 2026
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
  • May 19, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • May 19, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.


  • May 20, 2026
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security.


  • June 24, 2026
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • June 24, 2026
    Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security Discharged


  • June 24, 2026
    Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 30 - 0.


  • July 9, 2026
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 639.


  • July 9, 2026
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 119-735.


  • July 13, 2026
    Mr. Garbarino moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • July 13, 2026
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4395-4396)


  • July 13, 2026
    Considered under suspension of the rules.


  • July 13, 2026
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 8897.


  • July 13, 2026
    At 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.


  • July 13, 2026
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4403-4404)


  • July 13, 2026
    Considered as unfinished business.


  • July 13, 2026
    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)
    View Vote


  • July 13, 2026
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • July 14, 2026
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Ryan Mackenzie

Ryan Mackenzie

Republican Representative

Pennsylvania

Cosponsors (2)
Eugene Simon Vindman (Democratic)Valerie P. Foushee (Democratic)

Homeland Security Committee, Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, Transportation and Maritime Security Subcommittee

Transportation and Public Works

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Aviation and airportsChild safety and welfareTransportation safety and security