End Special Treatment for Congress at Airports Act of 2026

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• Mar 24Held at the desk.

Summary

**End Special Treatment for Congress at Airports Act of 2026 (S 4123)** **What it does:** This bill would eliminate special airport privileges currently available to members of Congress, requiring them to follow the same security procedures and protocols as regular travelers. **Who it affects:** - All 535 members of Congress (House Representatives and Senators) - Airport security personnel and operations - General traveling public **What would change:** Congress members would no longer be able to: - Skip or expedite security lines - Access special boarding procedures - Use exclusive airport facilities or services - Receive preferential treatment during travel delays or disruptions Instead, they would go through standard TSA screening, wait in regular lines, and follow the same rules as any other passenger when flying commercially. **Current status:** The bill has been introduced but not yet passed into law.

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