Bill Sponsor
House Bill 8049
119th Congress(2025-2026)
End Special Treatment for Congress at Airports Act of 2026
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in House on Mar 24, 2026
Overview
Text
Introduced
Mar 24, 2026
Latest Action
Mar 25, 2026
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
8049
Congress
119
Policy Area
Transportation and Public Works
Transportation and Public Works
Primary focus of measure is all aspects of transportation modes and conveyances, including funding and safety matters; Coast Guard; infrastructure development; travel and tourism. Measures concerning water resources and navigation projects may fall under Water Resources Development policy area.
Sponsorship by Party
Republican
Iowa
Democrat
New Hampshire
House Votes (0)
Senate Votes (0)
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary

End 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.

Text (1)
March 24, 2026
Actions (3)
03/25/2026
Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security.
03/24/2026
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
03/24/2026
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
May 16, 2026 8:07:47 AM