End Special Treatment for Congress at Airports Act of 2026
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This bill would prohibit the TSA from providing Members of Congress with expedited or preferential access through airport security.
What it does
This bill would prohibit the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) from providing Members of Congress with expedited or preferential access through airport security screenings. Under the proposal, TSA funds could not be used to exempt a Member of Congress from standard passenger and baggage screenings or to grant them priority access to screening locations based on their official position. The TSA would be required to update its internal policies and procedures to ensure these restrictions are implemented.
Who is affected
This bill directly affects Members of Congress by prohibiting them from receiving expedited or preferential access during airport security screenings. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is also affected, as the agency is required to update its policies and procedures to ensure that congressional members are not exempt from standard passenger and baggage screening processes.
Key provisions
- Prohibition on preferential security access. Prevents the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) from providing Members of Congress with expedited or preferential access through airport security screenings based on their official position.
- Restriction on TSA funding for exemptions. Prohibits the use of TSA funds to exempt Members of Congress from standard passenger and baggage screening requirements.
- Mandatory policy updates. Requires the TSA to update its internal policies and procedures to ensure that Members of Congress do not receive priority access to screening locations.
Fiscal impact
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Effective dates
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Relationship to existing law
The bill modifies existing Transportation Security Administration (TSA) passenger and baggage screening protocols by requiring the agency to update its policies and procedures to eliminate expedited or preferential access for Members of Congress.
Stated purpose
The bill aims to eliminate preferential treatment for Members of Congress at airports by prohibiting the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) from providing them with expedited security screenings or priority access based on their official position.