Congress·In Committee·H.R. 8049

End Special Treatment for Congress at Airports Act of 2026

Airport Security: Ending Special Treatment for Congress

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Part of: End Special Treatment for Congress at Airports Act of 2026

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This bill was recently introduced and is currently being reviewed by the House Committee on Homeland Security. It is in the early stages of the lawmaking process and has not yet been scheduled for a vote. The bill is considered active as it waits for the committee to decide on its next steps.

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Unlikely to pass

While this idea is popular with the public, bills that remove perks for politicians often struggle to get a vote in the House or Senate.

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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Milestones

2 milestones2 actions

Mar 24, 2026House

Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.

Mar 24, 2026

Introduced in House

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Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

End Special Treatment for Congress at Airports Act of 2026

Bill NumberHR 8049

Congress119th Congress

ChamberHouse of Representatives

Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.

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D: 1R: 1

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