End Special Treatment for Congress at Airports Act of 2026
Latest action · Mar 24, 2026 Held at the desk.
Progress
Where this bill reached, and when. A stage with no date was not reached; one that failed a vote and later carried shows the date it carried.
- IntroducedMar 17, 2026
- Passed SenateMar 19, 2026
- Passed HouseNot reached
- To the PresidentNot reached
- Became lawNot reached
Summary
End Special Treatment for Congress at Airports Act of 2026
This bill prohibits the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) from providing a Member of Congress with expedited or preferential access to or through airport security screenings.
Specifically, TSA funds may not be used to
- exempt a Member of Congress from TSA passenger and baggage screening, or
- provide a Member of Congress with priority or expedited access to a screening location based on their position.
TSA must update its policies and procedures to ensure compliance with this bill.
Cosponsors
Members who signed on, in the order they did.
Actions 9
Everything that happened, newest first.
- Mar 24, 2026Held at the desk.
- Mar 24, 2026Message on Senate action sent to the House.
- Mar 24, 2026Received in the House.
- Mar 19, 2026Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S1355-1356)
- Mar 19, 2026Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S1356)
Amendments 1
Amendments offered to this bill.
| Amendment | Description | Offered by | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| SA 4707 | To amend the definition of Trusted Traveler Program. | John Cornyn R-TX | Amendment SA 4707 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent. |
Related bills 1
Companion bills and other measures the record links to this one.
| Bill | Title | Relationship | Latest action |
|---|---|---|---|
| HR 8049 | End Special Treatment for Congress at Airports Act of 2026 | Identical bill | Mar 25, 2026 |
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: Transportation and Public Works.
Text 2
Each version as it was printed, newest first.
- Mar 19, 2026Engrossed in Senate
- Mar 17, 2026Introduced in Senate
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