This bill establishes a mandatory oversight mechanism to ensure that the Transportation Security Administration adheres to its own non-discrimination policies during passenger security screening operations at airports nationwide. The legislation creates an annual assessment regime conducted by the Government Accountability Office to systematically evaluate TSA's compliance with non-discrimination standards and identify corrective actions where deficiencies exist. The bill addresses concerns about potential discriminatory practices in airport security screening by institutionalizing independent, recurring evaluations of TSA's operational practices against its stated policy commitments. This oversight framework aims to enhance accountability, transparency, and civil rights protections within the nation's aviation security apparatus while maintaining effective security screening protocols.

What is the status of HR8641?

Introduced as of April 30, 2026.

This bill establishes a mandatory oversight mechanism to ensure that the Transportation Security Administration adheres to its own non-discrimination policies during passenger security screening operations at airports nationwide. The legislation creates an annual assessment regime conducted by the Government Accountability Office to systematically evaluate TSA's compliance with non-discrimination standards and identify corrective actions where deficiencies exist. The bill addresses concerns about potential discriminatory practices in airport security screening by institutionalizing independent, recurring evaluations of TSA's operational practices against its stated policy commitments. This oversight framework aims to enhance accountability, transparency, and civil rights protections within the nation's aviation security apparatus while maintaining effective security screening protocols.

What is the status of HR8641?

Introduced as of April 30, 2026.

HR8641 U.S. House: Protecting Passengers from…

Introduced

H. R. 8641

Introduced in House · May 8, 2026

April 30, 2026

Mr. Thanedar (for himself and Mr. Green of Texas) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Homeland Security

A BILL

To require GAO to conduct annual assessments to determine the extent to which TSAs passenger security screening practices comply with TSA non-discrimination policies to identify any needed actions to improve compliance, and for other purposes.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

SECTION 1. Short title.

This Act may be cited as the “Protecting Passengers from Discrimination Act”.

Introduced

H. R. 8641

Introduced in House · May 8, 2026

April 30, 2026

Mr. Thanedar (for himself and Mr. Green of Texas) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Homeland Security

A BILL

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

SECTION 1. Short title.

This Act may be cited as the “Protecting Passengers from Discrimination Act”.

Introduced

H. R. 8641

Introduced in House · May 8, 2026

April 30, 2026

Mr. Thanedar (for himself and Mr. Green of Texas) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Homeland Security

A BILL

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

SECTION 1. Short title.

This Act may be cited as the “Protecting Passengers from Discrimination Act”.

Introduced

H. R. 8641

Introduced in House · May 8, 2026

April 30, 2026

Mr. Thanedar (for himself and Mr. Green of Texas) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Homeland Security

A BILL

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

SECTION 1. Short title.

This Act may be cited as the “Protecting Passengers from Discrimination Act”.

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