In CommitteeFiled May 15, 2026
Sponsor: Rep. Rutherford, John H. [R-FL-5] (R)
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security.
May 18, 2026
Summary
The bill amends Title 49 of the U.S. Code to add a new eligibility category for the TSA PreCheck program. It gives federal law‑enforcement officers, and children under 12 traveling with them, free access to expedited security screening, subject to policies set by the TSA administrator. The change is intended to speed travel for officers performing critical duties.
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