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Congress·Passed Senate·S. 4123

End Special Treatment for Congress at Airports Act of 2026

Airport Security: Ending Special Treatment for Congress

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Key Points

  • This bill would stop Members of Congress from getting special treatment at airport security. It bans the TSA from using federal money to give lawmakers faster or easier access through security lines just because of their job.
  • Lawmakers would have to follow the same standard screening rules as regular travelers. They would no longer be allowed to bypass security checkpoints or jump to the front of the line based on their position in government.
  • Members of Congress could still use programs like TSA PreCheck or Global Entry, but only if they apply and qualify just like any other citizen. They would not get these perks automatically or for free because they are in office.
  • The head of the TSA would have to update the agency's rules to make sure no one is getting a 'fast pass' because of their political title. The agency would also have to report back to Congress within six months to prove they are following the new law.

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Milestones

4 milestones9 actions
Mar 24, 2026House

Held at the desk.

Mar 24, 2026House

Received in the House.

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Mar 24, 2026Senate

Message on Senate action sent to the House.

Mar 19, 2026Senate

Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S1356)

The Senate voted to approve this bill. If the House already passed it, it goes to the President.

Mar 19, 2026

Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.

The Senate voted to approve this bill. If the House already passed it, it goes to the President.

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Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

End Special Treatment for Congress at Airports Act of 2026

Bill NumberS 4123
Congress119th Congress
ChamberSenate
Latest ActionHeld at the desk.

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