What does Preamble of End Special Treatment for Congress at Airports Act of 2026 do?

This bill aims to prohibit preferential screening for Members of Congress at airports. The bill's purpose is to address issues related to airport screening procedures for members of Congress.

What does SHORT TITLE. of End Special Treatment for Congress at Airports Act of 2026 do?

This bill is formally titled the ``End Special Treatment for Congress at Airports Act of 2026''.

What does DEFINITIONS. of End Special Treatment for Congress at Airports Act of 2026 do?

This section defines terms used throughout the Act. The term 'Administrator' refers to the Administrator of the Transportation Security Administration. The definition of 'Member of Congress' is found in section 13101 of title 5, United States Code. The term 'screening location' is defined in section 1540.5 of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations. A 'Trusted Traveler Program' includes Global Entry, the PreCheck Program, SENTRI, NEXUS, and other U.S. government programs that issue a unique identifier accepted by the Transportation Security Administration. The definition of 'Trusted Traveler Program' also includes programs implemented by the Transportation Security Administration under section 109(a)(3) of the Aviation and Transportation Security Act.

What does REQUIREMENT FOR STANDARD SECURITY SCREENING. of End Special Treatment for Congress at Airports Act of 2026 do?

This section prohibits the use of Transportation Security Administration (TSA) funds to provide expedited or preferential security screening access to Members of Congress. Members of Congress are not exempt from standard Federal passenger and baggage screening procedures. Members of Congress are not eligible for priority or expedited access to screening locations based on their official position.

What does RULE OF CONSTRUCTION. of End Special Treatment for Congress at Airports Act of 2026 do?

This section establishes a rule of construction for the Act. The Act does not limit the Transportation Security Administration's authority to implement risk-based security programs available to the general public. Members of Congress are permitted to participate in publicly available Trusted Traveler Programs, as long as their participation is not based on their official positions.

What does ENFORCEMENT. of End Special Treatment for Congress at Airports Act of 2026 do?

This Act aims to prohibit preferential screening for Members of Congress at airports. The Administrator is required to update policies and procedures to ensure compliance with the Act. The Administrator must submit a report to Congress within 180 days of the Act's enactment, detailing implementation and compliance.

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End Special Treatment for Congress at Airports Act of 2026

Last updated: 3/24/2026 · Introduced: 3/17/2026

Author: John Cornyn (R-TX)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill prohibits the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) from using federal funds to provide expedited or preferential security screening access to Members of Congress.
Members of Congress are prohibited from bypassing standard TSA screening procedures or receiving priority access based on their official position.
The bill allows Members of Congress to participate in publicly available Trusted Traveler Programs, provided their participation isn't based on their official status.

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