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H.R. 8897 · 119th Congress

Improving Travel for American Families Act

Passed HouseTransportation and Public Works
IntroducedMay 19, 2026
Passed HouseJul 13, 2026
Passed SenateNot yet
To PresidentNot yet
Became lawNot yet

Where it stands

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.

How this bill changes the law

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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).

New provisions of the bill's own

  • Sec. 2 Improving travel for American families pilot program
What the words would change: every change, in place (0)

Today's wording of each part of the law, with what would be struck out and added. Each change also gives the bill's own instruction, word for word.

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    What it does

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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).

    Our plain-language breakdown, with what it means for you and the case for and against, is written once a bill starts to move.

    What has happened

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    1. Jul 14, 2026Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.Senate
    2. Jul 13, 2026Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
    3. Jul 13, 2026On 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 recordHouse floor actions
    4. 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
    5. Jul 13, 2026Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4403-4404)House floor actions
    6. Jul 13, 2026At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.House floor actions
    7. Jul 13, 2026DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 8897.House floor actions
    8. Jul 13, 2026Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4395-4396)House floor actions
    9. Jul 13, 2026Mr. Garbarino moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.House floor actions
    10. Jul 9, 2026Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 639.House floor actions
    11. Jul 9, 2026Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 119-735.House floor actions
    12. Jul 9, 2026Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 119-735.Library of Congress
    13. Jun 24, 2026Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 30 - 0.House committee actions
    14. Jun 24, 2026Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session HeldHouse committee actions
    15. Jun 24, 2026Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security DischargedHouse committee actions
    16. May 20, 2026Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security.House committee actions
    17. May 19, 2026Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.House floor actions
    18. May 19, 2026Introduced in HouseLibrary of Congress
    19. May 19, 2026Introduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

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    Recorded votes

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    1. Jul 13, 2026 · HousePassed 398–12
      Iowa: Randy Feenstra yes, Ashley Hinson yes, Mariannette Miller-Meeks yes, Zachary Nunn yes
      On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · needed two-thirds
      R 196 yes, 10 noI 1 yes, 0 noD 201 yes, 2 noEach member · Record

    Cosponsors

    • Valerie P. Foushee D-NC-4
    • Eugene Simon Vindman D-VA-7