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H.R. 8897

Referred to Committee

Improving Travel for American Families Act

Introduced 5/19/2026•119th Congress•House

Latest Action

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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Topics & Subjects

Aviation and airportsChild safety and welfareTransportation safety and security

Related Federal Spending

Sponsor & Cosponsors (3)

Party Breakdown

2
Democrats
1
Republicans
0
Independents

Sponsor

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Rep. Mackenzie, Ryan [R-PA-7]

Republican • PA-7

Sponsored 5/19/2026

Cosponsors (2)

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Rep. Foushee, Valerie P. [D-NC-4]

D-NC-4

Joined 5/19/2026

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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

President

Enacted into Law

Text Versions (4)

Referred in Senate7/14/2026
Engrossed in House7/13/2026
Reported in House7/9/2026
Introduced in House5/19/2026

Committee Reports (1)

Details

Bill TypeHR
Current StatusReferred to Committee
Cosponsors2