The bill proposes a pilot program to expedite security screening for adult passengers and child travelers at airports. The program aims to facilitate travel for families while maintaining security. It requires passengers to be screened according to the TSA's Secure Flight program and limits access to expedited screening lanes. The program's airports will be selected based on passenger volume, space availability, and staffing. If established, the TSA must provide a briefing to relevant congressional committees within 270 days and the pilot program will last for two years.
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.