H.R. 8897 Passed the House Transportation and Public Works

Improving Travel for American Families Act

To improve travel for American families, and for other purposes.

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To President
  6. Became law
Sponsor Rep. Mackenzie, Ryan [R-PA-7] Introduced May 19, 2026 Cosponsors 2 (2 D) Latest action July 14, 2026

Summary

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.

Summary by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

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Roll-call votes

Actions

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

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