Bill · H.R. 8641· House(119-HR-8641)
Protecting Passengers from Discrimination Act
- Introduced
- 4/30/2026
- Last activity
- 5/1/2026 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security.
- Sponsored by
- Shri Thanedar
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Protecting Passengers from Discrimination Act," focuses on the Transportation Security Administration's security screening practices. It requires the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to conduct annual assessments of these practices. These assessments will determine how well the TSA follows its own non-discrimination policies. The goal is to identify any necessary actions to improve compliance. The reports must be submitted to specific House committees.
Yes· 3 of 8
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+4
The bill increases transparency by requiring the GAO to submit annual assessments of TSA compliance to Congress.
Would Black Americans be better off under this?+3
The bill promotes accountability in TSA screening practices to ensure non-discrimination policies are followed.
Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this?+3
The bill promotes accountability in TSA screening practices to ensure non-discrimination policies are followed.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Improved Oversight of Security Practices: The bill requires the Comptroller General to assess how much TSA passenger security screening complies with non-discrimination policies (Section 2). This could lead to better treatment of passengers by identifying where the TSA needs to improve its compliance.
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Identification of Needed Improvements: By conducting these annual assessments, the GAO can identify specific actions needed to improve compliance with non-discrimination policies (Section 2). This process is designed to help ensure that TSA security screening practices align with established policies.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly stated in the provided text.
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 African Americans+3Good For Asian Americans+3Good For Hispanic Americans+3Good For People With Disabilities+3
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Disability Rights+3Improves Gender Equality+3Improves Racial Equity+3
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+4
- 5/1/2026
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security.
- 4/30/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Al GreenDemocrat · Texas