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119th Congress · H.R. 8897 · Passed Origin

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.

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SubjectsAviation and airportsChild safety and welfareTransportation safety and security

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Improving Travel for American Families Act
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Constitutional authority statement (CDATA)

[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 85 (Tuesday, May 19, 2026)][House]From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]By Mr. MACKENZIE:H.R. 8897.Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuantto the following:Article I Section 8[Page H3628]

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Passed Chamber of Origin
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Sponsor

  • Rep. Mackenzie, Ryan [R-PA-7] · [R-PA-7] · M001230
    Rep-PA-7 current · 1 term · @RepMackenzie · 4 district offices

Sponsor record (congress_legislators)

Bio (legislators)

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M001230
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current
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Ryan Mackenzie
first
Ryan
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Edward
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Mackenzie
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null
nickname
null
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1982-08-03
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M

Current term (1 total)

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state
PA
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7
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null
party
Republican
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null
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2025-01-03
end
2027-01-03
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null
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null
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https://mackenzie.house.gov
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121 Cannon House Office Building Washington DC 20515-3807
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121 Cannon House Office Building
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202-225-6411
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null
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null
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null

Leadership roles (0)

none

Committee memberships (10)

  • Counterterrorism and Intelligence (house) · house · rank 4
  • Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education (house) · house · rank 7
  • East Asia and Pacific (house) · house · rank 7
  • Emergency Management and Technology (house) · house · rank 4
  • Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions (house) · house · rank 9
  • House Committee on Education and Workforce (house) · house · rank 16 · site
  • House Committee on Foreign Affairs (house) · house · rank 26 · site
  • House Committee on Homeland Security (house) · house · rank 14 · site
  • Western Hemisphere (house) · house · rank 6
  • Workforce Protections (house) · house · Chairman · rank 1

Social media

District offices (4)

  • 1125 S Cedar Crest Blvd, Suite 109 (Bottom Floor), Allentown, PA, 18103 · 484-781-6000 · 40.5721453,-75.5190832
  • 840 W Hamilton St., Suite 201, Allentown, PA, 18101 · 484-781-6932 · By appointment only · 40.6010829,-75.4775753
  • 1163 Interchange Rd, Suite C, Lehighton, PA, 18235 · 570-807-0333 · 40.8376345,-75.683307
  • 2151 Emrick Blvd., Suite 204, Bethlehem, PA, 18020 · 40.6523751,-75.2919521

Other names (0)

none

Sponsor FEC record (fec_live)

Candidate record (candidates) · cycle 2026

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H8PA15195
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2026
name
MACKENZIE, RYAN EDWARD
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REPUBLICAN PARTY
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House
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PA
district
07
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2026
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null
first_file_date
2017-09-12
last_file_date
2026-09-30
last_f2_date
2026-09-30
address
null

Candidate summary (candidate_summaries) · cycle 2026

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2026
total_receipts
$4,357,405.11
total_disbursements
$1,521,927.85
cash_on_hand_end_period
$2,938,717.17
debts_owed_by_committee
$22,583.23
coverage_start_date
2025-01-01
coverage_end_date
2026-06-30

Connected committees (0)

none

Cosponsors (2)

  • Rep. Foushee, Valerie P. [D-NC-4] · [D-NC-4] · F000477 · Co-sponsored 2026-05-19 · original
    Dem-NC-4 current · 2 terms · @ValerieFoushee · 1 district office
  • Rep. Vindman, Eugene Simon [D-VA-7] · [D-VA-7] · V000138 · Co-sponsored 2026-06-25
    Dem-VA-7 current · 1 term · @RepVindman · 1 district office

Committees (2)

  • Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee [Senate Standing]
    2026-07-14T20:11:36ZReferred To
  • Homeland Security Committee [House Standing]
    2026-07-09T20:13:08ZReported By
    2026-06-24T20:27:42ZMarkup By
    2026-05-19T16:01:25ZReferred To
    ↳ Transportation and Maritime Security Subcommittee

Actions — from XML (19)

  • 2026-07-14IntroReferralvia Senate
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
  • 2026-07-13 19:03:55FloorH38310via House floor actions
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  • 2026-07-13 19:03:53FloorH37300via House floor actions
    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)
    VoteHouse roll 235 — source
  • 2026-07-13 19:03:53Floor8000via Library of Congress
    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)
    VoteHouse roll 235 — source
  • 2026-07-13 18:56:55FloorH30000via House floor actions
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4403-4404)
  • 2026-07-13 16:45:32FloorH37220via House floor actions
    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.
  • 2026-07-13 16:39:59FloorH8D000via House floor actions
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 8897.
  • 2026-07-13 16:39:55FloorH30000via House floor actions
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4395-4396)
  • 2026-07-13 16:39:45FloorH30300via House floor actions
    Mr. Garbarino moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
  • 2026-07-09CalendarsH12410via House floor actions
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 639.
  • 2026-07-09CommitteeH12200via House floor actions
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 119-735.
  • 2026-07-09Committee5000via Library of Congress
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 119-735.
  • 2026-06-24Committeevia House committee actions
    Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 30 - 0.
  • 2026-06-24Committeevia House committee actions
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  • 2026-06-24Committeevia House committee actions
    Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security Discharged
  • 2026-05-20Committeevia House committee actions
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security.
  • 2026-05-19IntroReferralH11100via House floor actions
    Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
  • 2026-05-19IntroReferralIntro-Hvia Library of Congress
    Introduced in House
  • 2026-05-19IntroReferral1000via Library of Congress
    Introduced in House

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Titles

  • Official Title as IntroducedIH2026-09-19T23:40:40Z
    To improve travel for American families, and for other purposes.
  • Display Title2026-09-19T23:40:40Z
    Improving Travel for American Families Act
  • Short Titles from RFS (Referred to Senate) bill textRFSS2026-07-16T13:23:35Z
    Improving Travel for American Families Act
  • Short Title(s) as Passed HouseEHH2026-07-15T13:08:25Z
    Improving Travel for American Families Act
  • Official Title from EH (Engrossed in House) bill textEHH2026-07-15T13:08:25Z
    To improve travel for American families, and for other purposes.
  • Short Title(s) as Reported to HouseRHH2026-07-10T10:23:20Z
    Improving Travel for American Families Act
  • Short Title(s) as IntroducedIH2026-06-02T09:38:26Z
    Improving Travel for American Families Act

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Versions — from bill_versions table (0)

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Policy area

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Summaries

00 · 2026-05-19 · Introduced in House

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.

Related bills

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Amendments (0)

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Laws

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Committee reports

  • H. Rept. 119-735

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