H.R. 8897
Referred to CommitteeImproving Travel for American Families Act
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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
7/14/2026 • Senate
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.
Introduced in House • 5/19/2026
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Sponsor & Cosponsors (3)
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Bill Journey
Originated in the House
Introduced
May 19, 2026
Committee Review
June 24, 2026
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 30 - 0.
Floor Debate
July 13, 2026
Passed Chamber
July 13, 2026
Other Chamber
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Enacted into Law