Bill · H.R. 4940· House(119-HR-4940)
AIRFARE Act
- Introduced
- 8/8/2025
- Last activity
- 8/11/2025 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security.
- Sponsored by
- W. Steube
- Cosponsors
- - 4 - 3
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "AIRFARE Act," aims to create a system at domestic airports to speed up gate passes and flight access. It focuses on helping caregivers, parents, and guardians accompany minors or passengers who need assistance to their flights. The Transportation Security Administration is tasked with setting up this system within 180 days. Under this plan, air carriers can provide up to two gate passes to those assisting minors or passengers needing assistance. Additionally, it allows for the application of TSA Pre-Check privileges to these passes.
Yes· 3 of 7
Would children be better off under this?+3
The bill helps parents and guardians more easily accompany minors through airport security.
Would people over 65 be better off under this?+3
The bill assists passengers needing assistance, such as those requiring mobility aid, to travel more easily.
Would people with disabilities be better off under this?+3
The bill provides expedited access for those needing assistance such as wheelchair users, though it limits caregiver access to those physically pushing the chair.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Expedited Access: The system establishes expedited gate passes and flight access procedures at domestic airports (Section 2(b)). This could help parents, guardians, and caregivers move through the airport more efficiently when traveling with those they are assisting.
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Increased Support for Travelers: Air carriers may offer up to two gate passes to caregivers, parents, and guardians accompanying a minor or a passenger needing assistance (Section 2(b)(1)). This provides more direct support for those traveling with individuals who need help.
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Convenience for Known Travelers: Caregivers, parents, and guardians may apply their existing TSA Pre-Check privileges to their gate passes using Known Traveler Numbers (Section 2(b)(2)). This ensures that their status and the benefits associated with it are noted on their gate passes.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Restrictions on Caregiver Assistance: For passengers using a wheelchair, a gate pass can only be issued to a caregiver if that specific person is the one pushing the wheelchair (Section 2(c)). This could limit options for caregivers if multiple people are involved in assisting a passenger.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Children+3Good For People With Disabilities+3Good For Seniors+3
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Disability Rights+3Improves Childcare Affordability+2
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Public Transit+2
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+1
- 7/6/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/29/2026
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 6/15/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 1/7/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 10/21/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/10/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 8/11/2025
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security.
- 8/8/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
- Introduced in House
Russ FulcherRepublican · Idaho
Vince FongRepublican · California
Carlos GimenezRepublican · Florida
Cory MillsRepublican · Florida
LaMonica McIverDemocrat · New Jersey
Derek TranDemocrat · California
Eugene VindmanDemocrat · Virginia