Bill Sponsor
House Bill 8897
119th Congress(2025-2026)
Improving Travel for American Families Act
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in House on May 19, 2026
Overview
Text
Introduced
May 19, 2026
Latest Action
Jul 9, 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
8897
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
Pennsylvania
Democrat
North Carolina
House Votes (0)
Senate Votes (0)
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary

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.

Text (2)
July 9, 2026
Actions (8)
07/09/2026
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 639.
07/09/2026
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 119-735.
06/24/2026
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 30 - 0.
06/24/2026
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
06/24/2026
Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security Discharged
05/20/2026
Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security.
05/19/2026
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
05/19/2026
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jul 10, 2026 10:23:20 AM