End Special Treatment for Congress at Airports Act of 2026
Last recorded step: Senate, Mar 24, 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 during airport security screenings. Under this proposal, TSA funds could not be used to exempt members from standard passenger and baggage screenings or 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 TSA funds are not used to provide priority screening or exemptions for congressional members.
Key provisions
- Prohibition on preferential airport security access. The bill prevents the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) from providing Members of Congress with expedited or preferential access through airport security screening checkpoints.
- Restriction on TSA funding for congressional exemptions. TSA funds are prohibited from being used to exempt Members of Congress from standard passenger and baggage screening processes.
- Mandatory policy updates. The TSA is required to update its internal policies and procedures to ensure that Members of Congress do not receive priority access based on their official position.
Fiscal impact
Not applicable: No CBO cost estimate available
Effective dates
Not applicable: Official Summary does not address effective dates
Relationship to existing law
The bill modifies existing Transportation Security Administration (TSA) passenger and baggage screening procedures by requiring the agency to update its policies to prohibit preferential or expedited security 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 from providing them with expedited security screenings or priority access based on their official position.