Improving Travel for American Families Act
- Introduced May 19
- Committee May 19
- Passed House Jul 13
- Passed Senate Next
- To President Not yet
- Law Not yet
Where it stands
Passed House, Jul 13, 2026Next: Senate vote
106d ago Jul 14, 2026: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Final votes
House 398-12
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Votes
House roll 235
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
R 196-10 D 201-2 I 1-0
398-12
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Summary
Improving Travel for American Families Act
Full summary3 paragraphs
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.
Library of Congress summary, May 19, 2026
Summary versions
- Introduced in HouseMay 19, 2026
Actions
- SenateReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.Jul 14, 2026
- HouseMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.Jul 13, 2026
- HouseOn 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
- HouseConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4403-4404)Jul 13, 2026
- HouseAt 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
- HouseDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 8897.Jul 13, 2026
- HouseConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4395-4396)Jul 13, 2026
- HouseMr. Garbarino moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.Jul 13, 2026
- HouseReported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 119-735.Jul 9, 2026
- HousePlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 639.Jul 9, 2026
- HouseSubcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security DischargedJun 24, 2026
- HouseCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session HeldJun 24, 2026
All actions16
- HouseOrdered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 30 - 0.Jun 24, 2026
- HouseReferred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security.May 20, 2026
- HouseIntroduced in HouseMay 19, 2026
- HouseReferred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.May 19, 2026
Bill record
Text versions4
- Referred in SenateJul 14, 2026PDF: Referred in Senate
- Engrossed in HouseJul 13, 2026PDF: Engrossed in House
- Reported in HouseJul 9, 2026PDF: Reported in House
- Introduced in HouseMay 19, 2026PDF: Introduced in House
Committees2
- Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation CommitteeReferred To Jul 14, 2026
- House Homeland Security CommitteeReported By Jul 9, 2026Markup By, Jun 24, 2026Referred To, May 19, 2026
- Subcommittee: Transportation and Maritime Security SubcommitteeDischarged from
Sponsor and cosponsors2 cosponsors
- Rep. Ryan Mackenzie (R-PA-7)Sponsor, May 19, 2026
- Valerie Foushee (D-NC-4)OriginalJoined May 19, 2026
- Eugene Vindman (D-VA-7)Joined Jun 25, 2026
Amendments0
No amendments offered
Cost estimates and reports1
- H. Rept. 119-735Committee report
Titles2
Short titles
- Improving Travel for American Families ActShort Titles from RFS (Referred to Senate) bill text
Official titles
- To improve travel for American families, and for other purposes.Official Title as Introduced
Subjects4
Policy area
Legislative subjects
Aviation and airportsChild safety and welfareTransportation safety and security
Related bills0
No related bills listed
Official record from Congress.gov, the House Clerk and the Senate; lobbying from Lobbying Disclosure Act filings. Updated Oct 28, 2026.