H.R. 8897: Improving Travel for American Families Act
A House bill (H.R.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | House bill (H.R.) |
| Originating chamber | House |
| Introduced | 2026-05-19 |
| Sponsor | Rep. Mackenzie, Ryan [R-PA-7] |
| Policy area | Transportation and Public Works |
| Cosponsors | 2 |
| Latest action | 2026-07-14 — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. |
| Last updated | 2026-07-20 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in House, 2026-05-19):
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.
Cosponsors (2)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Valerie P. Foushee | D NC (original cosponsor) 2026-05-19 |
| Eugene Simon Vindman | D VA 2026-06-25 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for H.R. 8897 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
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Frequently asked questions
What is H.R. 8897?
H.R. 8897 is a House bill (H.R.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the House. Official title: Improving Travel for American Families Act.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for H.R. 8897 are available on congress.gov.
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