Passed House. Latest step, Jul 14, 2026: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. The House passed it 398–12.All 4 of Iowa's representatives voted yes in the House. It would change 0 sections of existing law and would add 1 new provisions of its own.
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H.R. 8897 doesn't change any existing section of law. It would create 1 new provision of its own. Read from the bill text as sent to the Senate (Jul 14, 2026).
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Sec. 2Improving travel for American families pilot programnew law
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Sec. 2 Improving travel for American families pilot program
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Improving Travel for American Families Act
This bill directs the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to establish a pilot program to implement alternative security screenings for passengers traveling with children who are 12 years old and younger.
Specifically, TSA must implement alternative security screening lanes and security screening approaches for passengers traveling with children in order to support and facilitate the ease of travel for these passengers.
TSA must implement the pilot program at a minimum of five airports, with priority given to airports that have a high volume of passengers traveling with children.
Official summary by the Congressional Research Service (Introduced in House, May 19, 2026).
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Jul 13, 2026Passed/agreed to in House: 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) Roll call recordLibrary of Congress
Jul 9, 2026Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 119-735.Library of Congress
May 19, 2026Introduced in HouseLibrary of Congress