Improving Travel for American Families Act

Sponsored byRep. Mackenzie, Ryan [R-PA-7]PA· Introduced 19 May 2026

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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

14 July 2026·1 week ago

Summary

Introduced in House · Updated 8 July 2026

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.

Timeline

19 actions

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
14 July 2026 · IntroReferral
Mr. Garbarino moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
13 July 2026 · Floor
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4395-4396)
13 July 2026 · Floor
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.
13 July 2026 · Floor
Mr. Garbarino moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
13 July 2026 · Floor
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 8897.
13 July 2026 · Floor
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4403-4404)
13 July 2026 · Floor
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).
13 July 2026 · Floor
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
13 July 2026 · 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)
13 July 2026 · Floor
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 639.
9 July 2026 · Calendars
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 119-735.
9 July 2026 · Committee
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 119-735.
9 July 2026 · Committee
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 119-735.
9 July 2026 · Committee
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 119-735.
9 July 2026 · Committee
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 119-735.
9 July 2026 · Committee
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 639.
9 July 2026 · Calendars
Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security Discharged
24 June 2026 · Committee
Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security Discharged
24 June 2026 · Committee
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
24 June 2026 · Committee

Sponsorship

2 cosponsors

Sponsor

Rep. Mackenzie, Ryan [R-PA-7]PA

Cosponsors

Democrat2100%

Democrat:Rep. Vindman, Eugene Simon [D-VA-7]VA
Democrat:Rep. Foushee, Valerie P. [D-NC-4]NC

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Policy area

Transportation and Public Works

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Homeland Security Committee
House · Standing
- Referred To19 May 2026
- Markup By24 Jun 2026
- Reported By9 Jul 2026
- Transportation and Maritime Security Subcommittee
  - Referred to20 May 2026
  - Discharged from24 Jun 2026

Reports

H. Rept. 119-735

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