H.R. 8049 explained · 119th Congress · Pending in Congress
End Special Treatment for Congress at Airports Act of 2026
Cosponsors: 2 (1 D, 1 R) · per Congress.gov, 2026-10-09
Introduced: 2026-03-24
Latest action (2026-03-25): Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security.
What H.R. 8049 does, in plain terms
End Special Treatment for Congress at Airports Act of 2026 This bill prohibits the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) from providing a Member of Congress with expedited or preferential access to or through airport security screenings. Specifically, TSA funds may not be used to exempt a Member of Congress from TSA passenger and baggage screening, or provide a Member of Congress with priority or expedited access to a screening location based on their position. TSA must update its policies and procedures to ensure compliance with this bill.
Official summary by the Congressional Research Service, via Congress.gov.
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