What it does
SourcedEnd 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.
Official summary by the Congressional Research Service (Passed Senate, Mar 19, 2026).
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What has happened
Sourced- Mar 24, 2026Held at the desk.House floor actions
- Mar 24, 2026Received in the House.House floor actions
- Mar 24, 2026Message on Senate action sent to the House.Senate
- Mar 19, 2026Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S1356)Senate
- Mar 19, 2026Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.Library of Congress
- Mar 19, 2026Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S1355-1356)Senate
- Mar 19, 2026Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discharged by Unanimous Consent.Senate
- Mar 19, 2026Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discharged by Unanimous Consent.Library of Congress
- Mar 17, 2026Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.Senate
- Mar 17, 2026Introduced in SenateLibrary of Congress