End Special Treatment for Congress at Airports Act of 2026

Progress

Timeline

• Mar 24Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.

Summary

**What it does:** This bill would ban special airport security screening privileges for Members of Congress, requiring them to go through the same TSA security procedures as regular travelers. **Who it affects:** - All 535 Members of Congress (Representatives and Senators) - Airport security personnel and TSA agents - General traveling public at airports **What would change:** Currently, some Members of Congress may receive expedited or preferential treatment when going through airport security. If passed, this bill would eliminate any special screening processes and require all Congress members to wait in regular security lines and follow standard TSA procedures like other passengers. The bill aims to ensure equal treatment at airport security checkpoints regardless of political office. It's currently being reviewed in congressional committee and has not yet been voted on by the full House or Senate.

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