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WASHINGTON, DC (July 14, 2026) — Congresswoman Valerie Foushee (NC-04) and Congressman Ryan Mackenzie (PA-07) applauded Monday’s passage within the U.S. House of the Improving Travel for American Families Act. This bipartisan laws, which was launched in May of this yr, goals to scale back the pressure and problem of airport safety screening for households touring with younger kids.
The laws directs the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to construct on its Families on the Fly initiative — a pilot program providing devoted screening traces solely for households touring with kids aged 12 and underneath. In addition to authorizing this system, the laws directs the TSA to prioritize airports with excessive volumes of household journey and consider methods to enhance the passenger expertise whereas sustaining safety requirements. The TSA is directed to report back to Congress on progress and implementation inside one yr.
“As more and more families rely on air travel, the bipartisan Improving Travel for American Families Act is an important step to ensure that airport security systems are equipped to move travelers safely,” stated Congresswoman Valerie Foushee. “I am proud that the House has passed this legislation to maintain security standards while providing a family-focused approach to TSA screenings to reduce delays and improve the passenger experience. Thank you to Congressman Mackenzie and local advocates for their work in advancing this legislation, and I look forward to continuing our work together to make this bill a law.”
“As the father of two young children, I know that family travel is a challenge,” stated Congressman Ryan Mackenzie. “Every day, families are forced to move their children, bags, and bulky items through the same TSA lines used by solo travelers — adding an extra layer of stress, hassle, and delays for everyone. That’s why the bipartisan Improving Travel for American Families Act helps to take the pressure off parents by offering expedited access to screening, including by offering screening lanes reserved exclusively for families. Thank you to Congresswoman Foushee and my colleagues in the House for helping to pass legislation that makes life easier for American families.”
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