End Special Treatment for Congress at Airports Act of 2026

H.R. 8049 proposes to eliminate special security screening privileges for Members of Congress at airports. Currently, members of the House and Senate may receive expedited or preferential treatment through airport security checkpoints. This bill would require all Members of Congress to go through the same standard security screening procedures as other travelers.

If enacted, this legislation would apply equal security protocols to congressional members and the general public. The practical effect would be that Members of Congress would no longer receive faster or preferential airport screening. The bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process, having been introduced in the House on March 24, 2026, and referred to committee for consideration.