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To establish a system to expedite gate passes and flight access procedures to allow caregivers, parents, and guardians to accompany minors and passengers needing assistance to their flights.
1/23/2025, 9:05 AM
Summary of Bill HR 321
Bill 119 HR 321, also known as the "Gate Pass Act," aims to create a new system that will make it easier for caregivers, parents, and guardians to accompany minors and passengers who require assistance to their flights. The bill proposes to expedite the process of obtaining gate passes, which are necessary for individuals who are not flying to accompany someone to their departure gate.
The purpose of this legislation is to address the challenges that caregivers, parents, and guardians face when trying to assist minors or passengers with special needs at the airport. Currently, the process of obtaining a gate pass can be time-consuming and cumbersome, often requiring individuals to go through multiple security checkpoints and provide extensive documentation.
If passed, the Gate Pass Act would streamline this process, making it quicker and more efficient for caregivers, parents, and guardians to accompany their loved ones to their flights. This would not only provide peace of mind for those who require assistance, but also ensure that they have the support they need throughout their travel experience. Overall, Bill 119 HR 321 seeks to improve the travel experience for minors and passengers in need of assistance by simplifying the process of obtaining gate passes for their caregivers, parents, and guardians. This legislation aims to make air travel more accessible and accommodating for all individuals, regardless of their age or level of need.
The purpose of this legislation is to address the challenges that caregivers, parents, and guardians face when trying to assist minors or passengers with special needs at the airport. Currently, the process of obtaining a gate pass can be time-consuming and cumbersome, often requiring individuals to go through multiple security checkpoints and provide extensive documentation.
If passed, the Gate Pass Act would streamline this process, making it quicker and more efficient for caregivers, parents, and guardians to accompany their loved ones to their flights. This would not only provide peace of mind for those who require assistance, but also ensure that they have the support they need throughout their travel experience. Overall, Bill 119 HR 321 seeks to improve the travel experience for minors and passengers in need of assistance by simplifying the process of obtaining gate passes for their caregivers, parents, and guardians. This legislation aims to make air travel more accessible and accommodating for all individuals, regardless of their age or level of need.
Congressional Summary of HR 321
Fast Lane for Youths Act or the FLY Act
This bill directs the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to allow caregivers, parents, and guardians who already qualify for the TSA PreCheck program to accompany minors and passengers needing assistance to their flights. The TSA PreCheck program expedites traveler screening through participating TSA security checkpoints.
Specifically, the FAA and the TSA must collaborate to establish a system to expedite gate passes and flight access procedures for these individuals. The system must ensure that these caregivers, parents, and guardians are provided up to two gate passes.
Current Status of Bill HR 321
Bill HR 321 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 9, 2025. Bill HR 321 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on January 9, 2025. Bill HR 321's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security. as of January 9, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 321
Total Number of Sponsors
2Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
2Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 321
Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 321
To establish a system to expedite gate passes and flight access procedures to allow caregivers, parents, and guardians to accompany minors and passengers needing assistance to their flights.
To establish a system to expedite gate passes and flight access procedures to allow caregivers, parents, and guardians to accompany minors and passengers needing assistance to their flights.
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