H.R.8897

Improving Travel for American Families Act

Chamber Passed·7/14/26

Establishes a pilot program to create alternative security screening lanes for families with children at selected airports.

The Improving Travel for American Families Act mandates the Transportation Security Administration to establish a pilot program at a minimum of five airports. This program will implement alternative security screening lanes and approaches for passengers traveling with children aged twelve and under. The Administrator must prioritize airports with high volumes of such passengers and ensure adequate space and personnel. The pilot program will run for two years, and the Administrator must brief relevant committees within a year of enactment.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 398–12 · Jul 14
Current
Commerce, Science, And Transportation Committee
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

2
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

History

Jul 14

Senate

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Jul 13

House

Mr. Garbarino moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

Jul 13

House

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4395-4396)