End Special Treatment for Congress at Airports Act of 2026

End Special Treatment for Congress at Airports Act of 2026

This bill would eliminate any special airport security privileges currently available to members of Congress. In practice, this means that senators and representatives would have to go through the same standard security screening procedures as ordinary travelers — waiting in the same lines and following the same rules that apply to everyone else at airports across the country.

The bill primarily affects members of Congress themselves, who currently may have access to certain expedited or separate screening arrangements. Everyday travelers would be largely unaffected by this change, though the intent is to ensure that no special accommodations exist that set lawmakers apart from the general public when it comes to airport security.

It is worth noting that this bill passed the Senate unanimously, suggesting broad bipartisan support. It has been received in the House but has not yet been voted on there. If it becomes law, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and relevant agencies would need to ensure that congressional members are treated the same as any other passenger going through airport checkpoints.