Bill · H.R. 8842· House(119-HR-8842)
FAST Act
- Introduced
- 5/15/2026
- Last activity
- 5/18/2026 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security.
- Sponsored by
- John Rutherford
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Federal Agents Secure Travel Act" or the "FAST Act," seeks to amend title 49 of the United States Code. It aims to provide federal law enforcement officers with eligibility for certain expedited security screening. Under this act, these officers would be eligible for expedited security screening through the PreCheck Program at no cost. The eligibility also extends to family members of these officers who are younger than 12 years old and accompanying them. The implementation of this program is subject to policies and procedures prescribed by the Administrator.
Yes
Would children be better off under this?+5
Children under 12 traveling with federal law enforcement officers receive free expedited security screening.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Financial Savings for Officers: Federal law enforcement officers would be eligible for expedited security screening under the PreCheck Program at no cost to them (Section 2, paragraph (j)(1)).
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Benefits for Families: Family members of federal law enforcement officers who are younger than 12 years old and accompanying the officer are also eligible for expedited security screening (Section 2, paragraph (j)(2)(B)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Implementation Restrictions: The eligibility for expedited security screening is subject to any policies and procedures that the Administrator may prescribe (Section 2, paragraph (j)(3)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
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- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Children+5
- 5/18/2026
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security.
- 5/15/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Henry CuellarDemocrat · Texas