End Special Treatment for Congress at Airports Act of 2026

Key Points

• This bill stops Members of Congress from getting special treatment or skipping lines at airport security checkpoints. It ensures that lawmakers must follow the same rules as every other traveler when going through the airport.
• It prevents the government from using tax money to give lawmakers faster access to security screening just because of their job title. This means they cannot use their position to get to the front of the line.
• Lawmakers would still be allowed to use programs like PreCheck or Global Entry. However, they would have to apply, pay the fees, and qualify for these programs just like any other citizen would.
• The airport security agency would be required to update its policies to make sure no special access is given. The agency would also have to send a report to Congress within six months to show they are following the new rules.

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