Federal · 119th Congress
Improving Travel for American Families Act
Policy areaTransportation and Public Works
Summary
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.
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To improve travel for American families, and for other purposes.Official Title as IntroducedOfficial Title from EH (Engrossed in House) bill text
Improving Travel for American Families ActShort Title(s) as IntroducedShort Title(s) as Reported to HouseShort Title(s) as Passed HouseShort Titles from RFS (Referred to Senate) bill text
Legislative history16
Jul 14, 2026
SenateReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Jul 13, 2026
House · FloorMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jul 13, 2026
House · Floor
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)Roll Call 235398–12
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Jul 13, 2026
House · FloorConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4403-4404)
Jul 13, 2026
House · FloorAt 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, 2026
House · FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 8897.
Jul 13, 2026
House · FloorConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4395-4396)
Jul 13, 2026
House · FloorMr. Garbarino moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Jul 9, 2026
HousePlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 639.
Jul 9, 2026
House · CommitteeReported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 119-735.
Jun 24, 2026
House · CommitteeOrdered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 30 - 0.
Jun 24, 2026
House · CommitteeCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
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As referred to a Senate committeeLatestReferred in SenateU.S. Government Publishing OfficeJul 14, 2026As passed by the HouseEngrossed in HouseU.S. Government Publishing OfficeJul 13, 2026As reported by the House committeeReported in HouseU.S. Government Publishing OfficeJul 9, 2026As introduced in the HouseIntroduced in HouseU.S. Government Publishing OfficeMay 19, 2026