End Special Treatment for Congress at Airports Act of 2026

The End Special Treatment for Congress at Airports Act of 2026 would remove expedited security screening and other special airport privileges that members of Congress currently receive. Under current practice, congressional members benefit from streamlined security procedures and dedicated airport access that are not available to the general public. This bill seeks to eliminate those distinctions, requiring all members of Congress to go through the same standard security screening and airport procedures as ordinary travelers. The legislation passed the Senate and is now being considered by the House of Representatives for debate and a vote. If enacted, the practical effect would be that members of Congress would experience the same airport security lines and wait times as all other passengers, removing what proponents view as an unnecessary perk of elected office.