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Bill119th CongressFiled May 19, 2026Transportation and Public Works
H.R. 8897

Improving Travel for American Families Act

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What it doesSummary introduced in house (May 19, 2026)

Improving Travel for American Families Act

This bill directs the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to establish a pilot program to implement alternative security screenings for passengers traveling with children who are 12 years old and younger.  

Specifically, TSA must implement alternative security screening lanes and security screening approaches for passengers traveling with children in order to support and facilitate the ease of travel for these passengers.

TSA must implement the pilot program at a minimum of five airports, with priority given to airports that have a high volume of passengers traveling with children.

What just happenedJul 14, 2026

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Mackenzie, Ryan [R-PA-7](R-PA)Sponsor
2 cosponsors2 D
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  1. Jul 14, 2026IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  2. Jul 13, 2026FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  3. Jul 13, 2026FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 398 - 12 (Roll no. 235). (text: CR H4395-4396)

  4. Jul 13, 2026Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 398 - 12 (Roll no. 235). (text: CR H4395-4396)

  5. Jul 13, 2026FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4403-4404)

  6. Jul 13, 2026FloorH37220

    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

  7. Jul 13, 2026FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 8897.

  8. Jul 13, 2026FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4395-4396)

  9. Jul 13, 2026FloorH30300

    Mr. Garbarino moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  10. Jul 9, 2026CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 639.

  11. Jul 9, 2026CommitteeH12200

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 119-735.

    Homeland Security Committee
  12. Jul 9, 2026Committee5000

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 119-735.

    Homeland Security Committee
  13. Jun 24, 2026Committee

    Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 30 - 0.

    Homeland Security Committee
  14. Jun 24, 2026Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

    Homeland Security Committee
  15. Jun 24, 2026Committee

    Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security Discharged

    Transportation and Maritime Security Subcommittee
  16. May 20, 2026Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security.

    Transportation and Maritime Security Subcommittee
  17. May 19, 2026IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.

    Homeland Security Committee
  18. May 19, 2026IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  19. May 19, 2026IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House