End Special Treatment for Congress at Airports Act of 2026

This legislation, known as the "End Special Treatment for Congress at Airports Act of 2026" , aims to eliminate preferential treatment for Members of Congress during airport security screenings. It explicitly prohibits the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) from using appropriated funds to provide or facilitate expedited or preferential access for Members of Congress through security checkpoints. Under this Act, Members of Congress are forbidden from bypassing standard TSA screening procedures or receiving priority access to screening locations solely due to their official position. The bill clarifies that it does not limit the TSA's authority to implement general risk-based security programs available to the public, nor does it prevent Members of Congress from participating in publicly available Trusted Traveler Programs , provided such participation is not based on their official status. To ensure compliance, the TSA Administrator is required to update policies and procedures as necessary. Furthermore, the Administrator must submit a report to Congress within 180 days of the Act's enactment detailing its implementation and adherence.