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H.R. 8897 House Transportation and Public Works

Improving Travel for American Families Act

Introduced
May 19, 2026
Sponsor
Rep. Mackenzie, Ryan (R-PA-7)
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STAGE 4 OF 8 — HOUSE FLOOR

Currently in the House. Last action: received in the senate and read twice and referred to the committee on commerce, science, and transportation on Jul 14, 2026.

  1. House Introduced in House May 19, 2026
  2. House Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security. May 19, 2026
  3. House Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security. May 20, 2026
  4. House Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security Discharged Jun 24, 2026
  5. House Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held Jun 24, 2026
  6. House Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 30 - 0. Jun 24, 2026
  7. House Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 119-735. Jul 9, 2026
  8. House Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 639. Jul 9, 2026
  9. House 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, 2026
  10. House Mr. Garbarino moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. Jul 13, 2026
  11. House Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4395-4396) Jul 13, 2026
  12. House DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 8897. Jul 13, 2026
  13. House 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, 2026
  14. House Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4403-4404) Jul 13, 2026
  15. House 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). Jul 13, 2026
  16. 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, 2026
  17. House Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. Jul 13, 2026
  18. House
    On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Jul 13, 2026
    Agreed Yea 398 Nay 12 Roll Call
  19. Senate Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Jul 14, 2026

Cosponsors

2

Subjects

Aviation and airportsChild safety and welfareTransportation safety and security

Committees

  • Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
    • [Referred To, Jul 14, 2026]
  • Homeland Security Committee
    • [Reported By, Jul 9, 2026]
    • [Markup By, Jun 24, 2026]
    • [Referred To, May 19, 2026]

Summary

Improving Travel for American Families ActThis 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.

[Summary as of: Introduced in House]

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