End Special Treatment for Congress at Airports Act of 2026
This bill prohibits Members of Congress from receiving expedited or preferential access to airport security screenings based on their official position. It requires the Transportation Security Administration to stop using federal funds to provide special treatment to legislators, ensuring they undergo the same security procedures as other passengers. The law does not prevent Members of Congress from participating in publicly available trusted traveler programs like TSA PreCheck, as long as their access is not derived from their congressional role. The Transportation Security Administrator must update policies to comply with these requirements and submit an implementation report to Congress within 180 days of enactment.
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Introduction
Mar 2026
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Introduced Mar 24, 2026
Last action Mar 25, 2026
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Mar 25, 2026
Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security.
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Mar 24, 2026
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
lower
Mar 24, 2026
Introduced
Introduced in House
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1 primary · 2 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
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P
Ashley Hinson
RRepublican
Co
Chris Pappas
DDemocratic
Co
Diana Harshbarger
RRepublican
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