Overview
- The Senate approved S.4123 by unanimous consent on March 19, sending it to the House and still requiring President Donald Trump’s signature to become law.
- The measure prohibits TSA from providing or facilitating expedited or preferential screening for Members of Congress.
- The bill bars the use of federal funds to pay for faster screening and would require lawmakers to cover any such costs personally.
- Participation in Trusted Traveler programs, including TSA PreCheck, could not be granted based on congressional status.
- The push followed unpaid TSA officers and multi-hour lines during the DHS funding lapse, which sponsor Sen. John Cornyn cited in urging colleagues to act.