What does Preamble of FAST Act do?

This bill proposes to amend title 49 of the United States Code. The stated purpose is to provide eligibility for Federal law enforcement officers for certain expedited security screening. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on May 15, 2026.

What does SHORT TITLE. of FAST Act do?

This bill is formally titled the Federal Agents Secure Travel Act or the FAST Act.

What does ELIGIBILITY FOR FEDERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS FOR CERTAIN of FAST Act do?

This section amends title 49, United States Code, specifically section 44919. It redesignates existing subsections (j), (k), and (l) to (k), (l), and (m) respectively. It establishes eligibility for federal law enforcement officers and their accompanying children under 12 for expedited security screening under the PreCheck Program at no cost. The implementation of this expedited screening is subject to policies and procedures prescribed by the Administrator. The term 'Federal law enforcement officer' is defined according to section 2 of the Law Enforcement Congressional Badge of Bravery Act of 2008.

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FAST Act

Last updated: 5/18/2026 · Introduced: 5/15/2026

Author: John Rutherford (R-FL)

TL;DR (AI)

The FAST Act amends federal law to allow federal law enforcement officers and their children under 12 to receive expedited security screening through the PreCheck program at no cost.
This bill defines 'federal law enforcement officer' using the definition established in the Law Enforcement Congressional Badge of Bravery Act of 2008.
The bill redesignates existing subsections within Title 49 of the United States Code to accommodate the new provisions regarding expedited screening for federal law enforcement officers.

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