Improving Travel for Military Members Act

119 HR 9328 EH: Improving Travel for Military Members Act U.S. House of Representatives text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. I 119th CONGRESS2d Session H. R. 9328

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To improve travel for active-duty military personnel and accompanying family, and for other purposes.

1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Improving Travel for Military Members Act.

2.Improving travel for active-duty military personnel and accompanying family (a)In generalNot later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Administrator of the Transportation Security Administration (in this section referred to as the Administrator) may establish a pilot program at airports to expedite access to security screening for traveling active-duty military personnel and accompanying family members to support and facilitate the ease of travel for such personnel and family members. The Administrator may carry out this subsection only to the extent such access does not compromise security protocols. (b)Security requirementsIf the Administrator establishes the pilot program under subsection (a), the Administrator shall carry out the following: (1)Ensure each passenger described in such subsection is screened in accordance with the vetting status of such passenger under the Secure Flight program of the Transportation Security Administration, in accordance with paragraph (2) of section 44903(j) of title 49, United States Code. (2)Prevent individuals carrying out screening functions under section 44901 of such title from allowing any passenger into a TSA PreCheck or other expedited security screening lane unless such passenger has received a boarding pass indicating eligibility for TSA PreCheck or such other expedited security screening. (3)Permit local Administration management to open or close checkpoint lanes and reallocate available resources as needed to maximize security effectiveness and efficiency based on passenger volume. (c)Selection of airportsIf the Administrator establishes the pilot program under subsection (a), in selecting airports for such pilot program, the Administrator shall— (1)give priority to an airport that is not more than a certain distance, as determined by the Administrator, from a military installation (as such term is defined in section 2801 of title 10, United States Code) to which not fewer than a certain number, as determined by the Administrator, of active-duty military personnel are stationed; (2)consider airports with adequate space to accommodate dedicated screening lanes for traveling active-duty military personnel and accompanying family members; and (3)use any other consideration the Administrator determines necessary. (d)BriefingIf the Administrator establishes the pilot program under subsection (a), not later than nine months after such establishment, the Administrator shall provide to the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate a briefing on such pilot program. (e)SunsetIf the Administrator establishes the pilot program under subsection (a), the Administrator shall carry out such pilot program for a period of three years. Passed the House of Representatives July 13, 2026.Kevin F. McCumber,Clerk.

119 HR 9328 IH: Improving Travel for Military Members Act U.S. House of Representatives 2026-06-18 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. I119th CONGRESS2d SessionH. R. 9328IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESJune 18, 2026Mrs. Biggs of South Carolina (for herself and Mr. Goldman of New York) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Homeland SecurityA BILLTo improve travel for active-duty military personnel and accompanying family, and for other purposes.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Improving Travel for Military Members Act.2.Improving travel for active-duty military personnel and accompanying family(a)In generalNot later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Administrator of the Transportation Security Administration (in this section referred to as the Administrator) may establish a pilot program at airports to expedite access to security screening for traveling active-duty military personnel and accompanying family members to support and facilitate the ease of travel for such personnel and family members. The Administrator may carry out this subsection only to the extent such access does not compromise security protocols.(b)Security requirementsIn carrying out subsection (a), the Administrator shall carry out the following:(1)Ensure each passenger described in such subsection is screened in accordance with the vetting status of such passenger under the Secure Flight program of the Transportation Security Administration’s Secure Flight program, in accordance with paragraph (2) of section 44903(j) of title 49, United States Code.(2)Prevent individuals carrying out screening functions under section 44901 of such from allowing any passenger into a TSA PreCheck or other expedited security screening lane unless such passenger has received a boarding pass indicating eligibility for TSA PreCheck or such other expedited security screening.(3)Permit local Administration management to open or close checkpoint lanes and reallocate available resources as needed to maximize security effectiveness and efficiency based on passenger volume.(c)Selection of airportsIf the Administrator establishes the pilot program under subsection (a), in selecting airports for such pilot program, the Administrator shall—(1)give priority to an airport that is not more than a certain distance, as determined by the Administrator, from a military installation (as such term is defined in section 2801 of title 10, United States Code) to which not fewer than a certain number, as determined by the Administrator, of active-duty military personnel are stationed; (2)consider airports with adequate space to accommodate dedicated screening lanes for traveling active-duty military personnel and accompanying family members; and(3)use any other consideration the Administrator determines necessary.(d)BriefingIf the Administrator establishes the pilot program under subsection (a), not later than nine months after such establishment, the Administrator shall provide to the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate a briefing on such pilot program.(e)SunsetIf the Administrator establishes the pilot program under subsection (a), the Administrator shall carry out such pilot program for a period of three years.

119 HR 9328 : Improving Travel for Military Members Act U.S. House of Representatives 2026-07-14 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IIB119th CONGRESS2d SessionH. R. 9328IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESJuly 14, 2026Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and TransportationAN ACTTo improve travel for active-duty military personnel and accompanying family, and for other purposes.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Improving Travel for Military Members Act.2.Improving travel for active-duty military personnel and accompanying family(a)In generalNot later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Administrator of the Transportation Security Administration (in this section referred to as the Administrator) may establish a pilot program at airports to expedite access to security screening for traveling active-duty military personnel and accompanying family members to support and facilitate the ease of travel for such personnel and family members. The Administrator may carry out this subsection only to the extent such access does not compromise security protocols.(b)Security requirementsIf the Administrator establishes the pilot program under subsection (a), the Administrator shall carry out the following:(1)Ensure each passenger described in such subsection is screened in accordance with the vetting status of such passenger under the Secure Flight program of the Transportation Security Administration, in accordance with paragraph (2) of section 44903(j) of title 49, United States Code.(2)Prevent individuals carrying out screening functions under section 44901 of such title from allowing any passenger into a TSA PreCheck or other expedited security screening lane unless such passenger has received a boarding pass indicating eligibility for TSA PreCheck or such other expedited security screening.(3)Permit local Administration management to open or close checkpoint lanes and reallocate available resources as needed to maximize security effectiveness and efficiency based on passenger volume.(c)Selection of airportsIf the Administrator establishes the pilot program under subsection (a), in selecting airports for such pilot program, the Administrator shall—(1)give priority to an airport that is not more than a certain distance, as determined by the Administrator, from a military installation (as such term is defined in section 2801 of title 10, United States Code) to which not fewer than a certain number, as determined by the Administrator, of active-duty military personnel are stationed; (2)consider airports with adequate space to accommodate dedicated screening lanes for traveling active-duty military personnel and accompanying family members; and(3)use any other consideration the Administrator determines necessary.(d)BriefingIf the Administrator establishes the pilot program under subsection (a), not later than nine months after such establishment, the Administrator shall provide to the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate a briefing on such pilot program.(e)SunsetIf the Administrator establishes the pilot program under subsection (a), the Administrator shall carry out such pilot program for a period of three years.Passed the House of Representatives July 13, 2026.Kevin F. McCumber,Clerk.

119 HR 9328 RH: Improving Travel for Military Members Act U.S. House of Representatives 2026-07-13 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IBUnion Calendar No. 645119th CONGRESS2d SessionH. R. 9328[Report No. 119–741]IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESJune 18, 2026Mrs. Biggs of South Carolina (for herself and Mr. Goldman of New York) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Homeland SecurityJuly 13, 2026Additional sponsor: Mr. VindmanJuly 13, 2026Reported with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printedStrike out all after the enacting clause and insert the part printed in italicFor text of introduced bill, see copy of bill as introduced on June 18, 2026A BILLTo improve travel for active-duty military personnel and accompanying family, and for other purposes.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Improving Travel for Military Members Act.2.Improving travel for active-duty military personnel and accompanying family(a)In generalNot later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Administrator of the Transportation Security Administration (in this section referred to as the Administrator) may establish a pilot program at airports to expedite access to security screening for traveling active-duty military personnel and accompanying family members to support and facilitate the ease of travel for such personnel and family members. The Administrator may carry out this subsection only to the extent such access does not compromise security protocols.(b)Security requirementsIf the Administrator establishes the pilot program under subsection (a), the Administrator shall carry out the following:(1)Ensure each passenger described in such subsection is screened in accordance with the vetting status of such passenger under the Secure Flight program of the Transportation Security Administration, in accordance with paragraph (2) of section 44903(j) of title 49, United States Code.(2)Prevent individuals carrying out screening functions under section 44901 of such title from allowing any passenger into a TSA PreCheck or other expedited security screening lane unless such passenger has received a boarding pass indicating eligibility for TSA PreCheck or such other expedited security screening.(3)Permit local Administration management to open or close checkpoint lanes and reallocate available resources as needed to maximize security effectiveness and efficiency based on passenger volume.(c)Selection of airportsIf the Administrator establishes the pilot program under subsection (a), in selecting airports for such pilot program, the Administrator shall—(1)give priority to an airport that is not more than a certain distance, as determined by the Administrator, from a military installation (as such term is defined in section 2801 of title 10, United States Code) to which not fewer than a certain number, as determined by the Administrator, of active-duty military personnel are stationed; (2)consider airports with adequate space to accommodate dedicated screening lanes for traveling active-duty military personnel and accompanying family members; and(3)use any other consideration the Administrator determines necessary.(d)BriefingIf the Administrator establishes the pilot program under subsection (a), not later than nine months after such establishment, the Administrator shall provide to the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate a briefing on such pilot program.(e)SunsetIf the Administrator establishes the pilot program under subsection (a), the Administrator shall carry out such pilot program for a period of three years.July 13, 2026Reported with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printed