End Special Treatment for Congress at Airports
Official: End Special Treatment for Congress at Airports Act of 2026
This bill prohibits Members of Congress from receiving preferential screening at airports. It aims to ensure that all travelers, including lawmakers, go through standard security procedures.
End Special Treatment for Congress at Airports Act of 2026This 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, orprovide 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.
1. Prohibits the Transportation Security Administration from providing expedited screening for Members of Congress. 2. Members of Congress cannot bypass standard security procedures at airports. 3. Requires the TSA Administrator to update policies to comply with this law. 4. Mandates a report to Congress on the implementation of this bill within 180 days.
Members of Congress and airport security personnel are directly affected by this legislation.