End Special Treatment for Congress at Airports Act of 2026

119 S4123 ES: End Special Treatment for Congress at Airports Act of 2026 U.S. Senate 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. 119th CONGRESS2d SessionS. 4123IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESAN ACTTo prohibit preferential screening for Members of Congress at airports, and for other purposes.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the End Special Treatment for Congress at Airports Act of 2026.2.DefinitionsIn this Act—(1)AdministratorThe term Administrator means the Administrator of the Transportation Security Administration.(2)Member of CongressThe term Member of Congress has the meaning given that term in section 13101 of title 5, United States Code.(3)Screening locationThe term screening location has the meaning given that term in section 1540.5 of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations.(4)Trusted Traveler ProgramThe term Trusted Traveler Program means any of the following: (A)Global Entry. (B)The PreCheck Program. (C)SENTRI. (D)NEXUS. (E)Any other United States Government program that issues a unique identifier, such as a known traveler number, that the Transportation Security Administration accepts as validating that the individual holding such identifier is a member of a known low-risk population.(F)Any other program implemented by the Transportation Security Administration under section 109(a)(3) of the Aviation and Transportation Security Act (49 U.S.C. 114 note; Public Law 107–71).

3.Requirement for standard security screening(a)In generalNone of the funds appropriated or otherwise made available to the Transportation Security Administration shall be used to provide or facilitate the provision of a Member of Congress with expedited or preferential access to or through security screenings required pursuant to section 44901 of title 49, United States Code.(b)No expedited accessA Member of Congress shall not—(1)be exempt from Federal passenger and baggage screening procedures of the Transportation Security Administration; or(2)receive priority or expedited access to a screening location on the basis of the official position of such Member of Congress.4.Rule of constructionNothing in this Act shall be construed—(1)to limit the authority of the Transportation Security Administration to implement risk-based security programs available to the general public; or (2)to prohibit Members of Congress from participating in a publicly available Trusted Traveler Program, provided such participation is not based on the official positions of such Members of Congress.5.Enforcement(a)Policy ImplementationThe Administrator shall update policies and procedures as necessary to ensure compliance with this Act.(b)ReportNot later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Administrator shall submit to Congress a report on the implementation of, and compliance with, this Act.Passed the Senate March 19, 2026.Secretary

119 S4123 IS: End Special Treatment for Congress at Airports Act of 2026 U.S. Senate 2026-03-17 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. II119th CONGRESS2d SessionS. 4123IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESMarch 17, 2026Mr. Cornyn introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and TransportationA BILLTo prohibit preferential screening for Members of Congress at airports, and for other purposes.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the End Special Treatment for Congress at Airports Act of 2026.2.DefinitionsIn this Act—(1)AdministratorThe term Administrator means the Administrator of the Transportation Security Administration.(2)Member of CongressThe term Member of Congress has the meaning given that term in section 13101 of title 5, United States Code.(3)Screening locationThe term screening location has the meaning given that term in section 1540.5 of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations.(4)Trusted Traveler ProgramThe term Trusted Traveler Program means a voluntary program of the Department that allows U.S. Customs and Border Protection to expedite clearance of pre-approved, low-risk travelers arriving in the United States.3.Requirement for standard security screening(a)In generalNone of the funds appropriated or otherwise made available to the Transportation Security Administration shall be used to provide or facilitate the provision of a Member of Congress with expedited or preferential access to or through security screenings required pursuant to section 44901 of title 49, United States Code.(b)No expedited accessA Member of Congress may not—(1)bypass standard screening procedures of the Transportation Security Administration; or(2)receive priority or expedited access to a screening location on the basis of the official position of such Member of Congress.4.Rule of constructionNothing in this Act shall be construed—(1)to limit the authority of the Transportation Security Administration to implement risk-based security programs available to the general public; or (2)to prohibit Members of Congress from participating in a publicly available Trusted Traveler Program, provided such participation is not based on the official positions of such Members of Congress.5.Enforcement(a)Policy ImplementationThe Administrator shall update policies and procedures as necessary to ensure compliance with this Act.(b)ReportNot later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Administrator shall submit to Congress a report on the implementation of, and compliance with, this Act.