S. 4123 Passed the Senate Transportation and Public Works

End Special Treatment for Congress at Airports Act of 2026

A bill to prohibit preferential screening for Members of Congress at airports, and for other purposes.

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. To President
  6. Became law
Sponsor Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX] Introduced March 17, 2026 Cosponsors 0 Latest action March 24, 2026

Summary

End Special Treatment for Congress at Airports Act of 2026
This bill prohibits the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) from providing a Member of Congress with expedited or preferential access to or through airport security screenings.
Specifically, TSA funds may not be used to 
- exempt a Member of Congress from TSA passenger and baggage screening, or
- provide a Member of Congress with priority or expedited access to a screening location based on their position.
TSA must update its policies and procedures to ensure compliance with this bill.

Summary by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

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Actions

  1. Mar 24, 2026 Held at the desk.
  2. Mar 24, 2026 Received in the House.
  3. Mar 24, 2026 Message on Senate action sent to the House.
  4. Mar 19, 2026 Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S1356)
  5. Mar 19, 2026 Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
  6. Mar 19, 2026 Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S1355-1356)
  7. Mar 19, 2026 Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discharged by Unanimous Consent.
  8. Mar 17, 2026 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
  9. Mar 17, 2026 Introduced in Senate

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