H.R. 8897, the Improving Travel for American Families Act, passed the House on July 13, 2026.
H.R. 8897 — Improving Travel for American Families Act
What it does
This bill directs the TSA to run a two-year pilot program at five or more airports testing faster, easier security screening lanes for families traveling with children under 12. The bill explicitly exempts the TSA from normal regulatory procedures (the Administrative Procedure Act and Paperwork Reduction Act) when setting up the pilot, allowing the agency to move quickly without the usual public comment and review process.
Quorum's transparency scan gave Improving Travel for American Families Act a moderate transparency flag.
What happens next
H.R. 8897 passed the House. It now moves to the other chamber.
Who is behind it
Filed by Ryan Mackenzie. Cosponsored by Eugene Vindman and Valerie Foushee.
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