H.R. 8897 · 119th Congress · 2025–2026
Improving Travel for American Families Act
H.R. 8897 in the 119th Congress (2025–2026) has passed the house — introduced on May 19, 2026, sponsored by Ryan Mackenzie with 2 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 119th Congress (2025–2026), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Passed the House
- Introduced
- May 19, 2026
- Co-sponsors
- 2
- Policy area
- Transportation and Public Works
- Groups that lobbied
- 4
What it does
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 faci…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Ryan Mackenzie (R-PA). Co-sponsors: 2 Democrats.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMay 19, 2026
- Passed the HouseJul 13, 2026
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (Jul 14, 2026)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
House · Jul 13, 2026 · Passed398–12
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Improving Travel for American Families ActHouse · Jul 13, 2026
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- H.R. 7082: FLEX Act
- H.R. 8823: Putting Patients First by Strengthening Provider Accountability in FECA Act
- H.R. 9224: Child Care Modernization Act of 2026
- H.R. 9630: BILL Drivers Act
- H.R. 9723: Fit Future Act
- H.R. 9989: CITE Act of 2026
- H.R. 10369: Net Effective Cost Transparency and Prescription Drug Affordability Act of 2026
- H.R. 10381: PSC Nonpartisan COURTs Act
- H.R. 10524: HELPER Plus Act
Other Transportation and Public Works bills in the 119th Congress
- S. 260: Bottles and Breastfeeding Equipment Screening Enhancement Act
- S. 759: Modernizing Access to Our Public Oceans Act
- S.J.Res. 55: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United…
- H.R. 192: Amtrak Executive Bonus Disclosure Act
- S. 1017: Safe and Secure Transportation of American Energy Act
- H.R. 1361: Collision Avoidance Systems Act of 2025
- S. 1541: SHIPS for America Act of 2025
- H.R. 1542: Pay Our Coast Guard Parity Act of 2025
- H.R. 1608: Department of Homeland Security Vehicular Terrorism Prevention and Mitigation Act of 2025
- H.R. 1984: BLOC Act
Who lobbied on it
4 organizations named this bill in lobbying reports (Jul 2025 – Sep 2026). Biggest spenders among them:
- Delta Air Lines Inc
- American Association Of Airport Executives
- Airports Council International -- North America
- Rhode Island Airport Corporation
Committees
- Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
- Homeland Security Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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