Improving Travel for American Families Act
119-HR-8897119th CongressIntroduced May 19, 2026Transportation and Public Works
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Status
Introduced
Committee
Floor Vote
Other Chamber
Signed
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Sponsor
Rep. Mackenzie, Ryan [R-PA-7](R-PA-7)2 cosponsors
Summary
Improving Travel for American Families Act
This bill directs the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to establish a pilot program to implement alternative security screenings for passengers traveling with children who are 12 years old and younger.
Specifically, TSA must implement alternative security screening lanes and security screening approaches for passengers traveling with children in order to support and facilitate the ease of travel for these passengers.
TSA must implement the pilot program at a minimum of five airports, with priority given to airports that have a high volume of passengers traveling with children.
Subjects
Aviation and airportsChild safety and welfareTransportation safety and security
Actions (19)
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Jul 14, 2026Senate
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jul 13, 2026House floor actions
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 398 - 12 (Roll no. 235). (text: CR H4395-4396)
Jul 13, 2026House floor actionsRECORDED VOTE
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 398 - 12 (Roll no. 235). (text: CR H4395-4396)
Jul 13, 2026Library of CongressRECORDED VOTE
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4403-4404)
Jul 13, 2026House floor actions
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Jul 13, 2026House floor actions
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 8897.
Jul 13, 2026House floor actions
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4395-4396)
Jul 13, 2026House floor actions
Mr. Garbarino moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Jul 13, 2026House floor actions
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 639.
Jul 9, 2026House floor actions
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 119-735.
Jul 9, 2026House floor actions
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 119-735.
Jul 9, 2026Library of Congress
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 30 - 0.
Jun 24, 2026House committee actions
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jun 24, 2026House committee actions
Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security Discharged
Jun 24, 2026House committee actions
Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security.
May 20, 2026House committee actions
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
May 19, 2026House floor actions
Introduced in House
May 19, 2026Library of Congress
Introduced in House
May 19, 2026Library of Congress