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TSA could pilot faster airport security lanes for families with kids

Passed one chamberH.R. 8897Latest action

Sponsor: Ryan Mackenzie · Representative · PA

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Official title: Improving Travel for American Families Act

119th Congress

Topics: Jobs & the economy

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TSA could run a two-year pilot at select airports to speed up security screening for families with children 12 and under.

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What does this do?

This bill lets TSA create a test program at certain airports to streamline security screening for parents or guardians traveling with children age 12 and under. Travelers would still be screened based on their existing risk status, and no one could use an expedited lane like TSA PreCheck unless already qualified. The pilot would last two years, with TSA briefing Congress on progress within about nine months of starting.

Who does it affect?

Families flying with young children at participating airports, plus TSA staff and airport operators managing screening lanes.

Why does it matter?

Airports chosen for the pilot would need enough space and staff to add or expand lanes without weakening security elsewhere, requiring careful management by TSA and local operators.

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  1. IntroducedMay 19, 2026
  2. House committee
  3. House vote
  4. SenateYou are here · Jul 14, 2026
  5. The president's desk

Right now: it passed the House, and the official record shows nothing new since. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the president.

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

Data as of October 9, 2026

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Roll-call votes recorded since January 3, 2025.

  1. House · · Roll call 235

    As recorded

    Question
    On Motion to and Pass, as Amended
    Result:
    Passed
    398
    Nay
    12
    0
    20

    Republicans 196 yes, 10 no, 11 not voting · Democrats 201 yes, 2 no, 9 not voting · Independent 1 yes

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