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AIRFARE Act

8/13/2025, 3:23 AM

Summary of Bill HR 4940

The bill introduced in the 119th Congress, H.R. 4940, aims to create a system that accelerates gate passes and flight access processes at U.S. airports for caregivers, parents, guardians, and passengers requiring aid to reach their flights. The bill includes provisions related to improving assistance for minors and individuals needing support during air travel.

Current Status of Bill HR 4940

Bill HR 4940 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since August 8, 2025. Bill HR 4940 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on August 8, 2025.  Bill HR 4940's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security. as of August 8, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 4940

Total Number of Sponsors
2
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
2
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4940

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4940

To establish a system to expedite gate passes and flight access procedures at domestic airports to allow caregivers, parents, and guardians to accompany minors and passengers needing assistance to their flights, and for other purposes.
To establish a system to expedite gate passes and flight access procedures at domestic airports to allow caregivers, parents, and guardians to accompany minors and passengers needing assistance to their flights, and for other purposes.

Comments

Jensen Rosenthal profile image

Jensen Rosenthal

431

3 months ago

I can't believe this new bill is gonna make it harder for me to afford to travel. Why would they do this? What's gonna happen in the long run because of it?

Oaklee Best profile image

Oaklee Best

477

3 months ago

This bill is so important for parents and caregivers who need to accompany minors or passengers who need help at the airport. It's sad that it's taken this long for something like this to be considered. Will this bill also apply to grandparents or other family members who are not legal guardians?

Khalil Proctor profile image

Khalil Proctor

476

3 months ago

This new bill, it's called the AIRFARE Act, is gonna make flying cheaper for all of us. Finally, someone in Congress is looking out for the little guy. But who really benefits from this bill?