Congress·In Committee·H.R. 8842

FAST Act

TSA PreCheck for Federal Law Enforcement Officers

May 15·View on Congress.gov·Read full text

Next up: A house committee

The FAST Act is currently in the early stages of the legislative process. It was recently sent to the House Committee on Homeland Security for review. There are no upcoming votes scheduled at this time.

Legislative Progress

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Could go either way

This bill has support from both parties and helps law enforcement, but it is currently in the early stages of the legislative process.

Key Points

This bill would allow federal law enforcement officers to use TSA PreCheck lines at airports for free. Usually, travelers have to pay a fee and go through a background check to join this program.
Children under 12 years old who are traveling with a federal officer would also be able to use the faster security lines. This makes it easier for law enforcement families to move through the airport together.
The policy recognizes that federal agents already go through intense background checks and security clearances for their jobs. Supporters say this makes them low-risk travelers who do not need the standard screening.
The TSA would create the specific rules for how officers prove their identity at the airport. The program would not cost the officers any money to join or renew.

Impact Analysis

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Milestones

3 milestones3 actions

May 18, 2026House

Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security.

Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.

May 15, 2026House

Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.

May 15, 2026

Introduced in House

The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.

No votes, news coverage, or related bills recorded for this bill yet.

Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

FAST Act

Bill NumberHR 8842

Congress119th Congress

ChamberHouse of Representatives

Latest ActionReferred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security.

Data Sources

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