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End Special Treatment for Congress at Airports Act of 2026

4/20/2026, 3:25 PM

Summary of Bill S 4123

The bill, introduced in the 119th Congress, is designed to disallow preferential screening for Members of Congress at airports and includes other purposes not explicitly outlined in the provided context.

Congressional Summary of S 4123

End Special Treatment for Congress at Airports Act of 2026

This bill prohibits the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) from providing a Member of Congress with expedited or preferential access to or through airport security screenings.

Specifically, TSA funds may not be used to 

  • exempt a Member of Congress from TSA passenger and baggage screening, or
  • provide a Member of Congress with priority or expedited access to a screening location based on their position.

TSA must update its policies and procedures to ensure compliance with this bill.

Current Status of Bill S 4123

Bill S 4123 is currently in the status of Passed in Senate since March 19, 2026. Bill S 4123 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on March 17, 2026.  Bill S 4123's most recent activity was Held at the desk. as of March 24, 2026

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 4123

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 4123

Primary Policy Focus

Transportation and Public Works

Potential Impact Areas

- Aviation and airports
- Members of Congress
- Transportation safety and security

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 4123

A bill to prohibit preferential screening for Members of Congress at airports, and for other purposes.
A bill to prohibit preferential screening for Members of Congress at airports, and for other purposes.

Comments

Zayden Hewitt profile image

Zayden Hewitt

1,065

4 months ago

What does this bill mean for regular travelers like me? Who benefits from this change?

Uriel Chase profile image

Uriel Chase

1,021

4 months ago

I think this bill is not good for us regular folks. Why should they get special treatment at airports? It's not fair. Did you know that this bill also includes provisions for increased security measures for members of Congress?