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RepublicanBill · H.R. 8049· House(119-HR-8049)

End Special Treatment for Congress at Airports Act of 2026

Rep. Hinson
Age: 43 years
Iowa
Introduced
3/24/2026
Last activity
3/25/2026 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security.
Sponsored by
Ashley Hinson
Cosponsors
Republican - 1Democrat - 1
Transportation and Public Works
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill, known as the "End Special Treatment for Congress at Airports Act of 2026," aims to stop Members of Congress from getting special treatment during airport security. It prohibits the Transportation Security Administration from using funds to give Members of Congress expedited or preferential access to security screenings. Specifically, it forbids them from being exempt from passenger and baggage screening or receiving priority access based on their official position. The law does not prevent Members from using public programs like Global Entry or PreCheck as long as they aren't using their office to get that access. The Administrator of the TSA must update policies to ensure this happens and provide a report to Congress on compliance within 180 days.

Yes· 3 of 9

  • Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+2

    The bill increases transparency by requiring a report on implementation and compliance regarding security procedures.

  • Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+1

    The bill ensures that government officials do not receive preferential treatment over the general public at security checkpoints.

  • Would Black Americans be better off under this?+1

    The bill promotes equal treatment of all passengers regardless of official status.

The opposite

No question was scored the opposite.