The Bill
In an effort to address a long-standing pain points for modern travel, the Improving Travel for American Families Act will create dedicated security screening lanes for families travelling with children aged 12 and under.
Rep. Rosa DeLauro, the Connecticut Democrat who has served in Congress for nearly 35 years, voted Yes on the bill on July 13, 2026. She voted with her party: both Democrats and Republicans overwhelmingly backed the measure. The House passed it 398-12, with 201 Democrats voting Yes and only 2 voting No, while 196 Republicans voted Yes and 10 voted No. One Independent also voted Yes.
The bill, formally known as H.R. 8897, requires the Transportation Security Administration to launch a pilot program at five or more airports to test new security screening procedures designed specifically for families with young children. The TSA would select airports based on factors including high passenger volume with families, available space, and adequate staffing. The pilot program would run for two years before automatically ending. Within one year of the bill becoming law, the TSA must brief Congress on the program's results.
Rep. Ryan Mackenzie, a Pennsylvania Republican, sponsored the bill with support from two cosponsors. The measure now heads to the Senate for consideration before it can reach the President's desk to become law.
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