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To amend title 49, United States Code, to allow airport operators to enter into contracts with qualified private screening companies to carry out the screening of passengers and property at airports, and for other purposes.
3/28/2026, 8:06 AM
Summary of Bill HR 8151
The bill, designated as H.R. 8151 in the 119th Congress and introduced on March 27, 2026, aims to modify title 49 of the United States Code to enable airport operators to engage in agreements with eligible private screening companies for conducting passenger and property screenings at airports.
Current Status of Bill HR 8151
Bill HR 8151 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 27, 2026. Bill HR 8151 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on March 27, 2026. Bill HR 8151's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security. as of March 27, 2026
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 8151
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
3Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
3Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 8151
Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 8151
To amend title 49, United States Code, to allow airport operators to enter into contracts with qualified private screening companies to carry out the screening of passengers and property at airports, and for other purposes.
To amend title 49, United States Code, to allow airport operators to enter into contracts with qualified private screening companies to carry out the screening of passengers and property at airports, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 8151
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