H.R. 8897Improving Travel for American Families Act

1 recorded actionWhat the measure does Read on Congress.gov

Sponsor: Ryan Mackenzie [R-PA-07]
Cosponsors: 2 · 2 Democrats
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
Committees: Homeland Security Committee, Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
Latest action: Jul 14, 2026 · Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

IntroducedMay 19, 2026
Passed the HouseJul 13, 2026
Passed the SenateNot yet reached
Sent to the PresidentNot yet reached
Became lawNot yet reached

What the measure doesCRS summary

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 facilitate the ease of travel for these passengers.

TSA must implement the pilot program at a minimum of five airports, with priority given to airports that have a high volume of passengers traveling with children.

Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service, describing H.R. 8897 as introduced in House on May 19, 2026. It is not the text of the measure; a later amendment may have changed what it does.

How every member votedHouse roll call 235

House Jul 13, 2026

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended

Improving Travel for American Families Act

Passed · Two-thirds required

398 Yea 12 Nay 20 not voting

Crossed both parties 12 of 410 voting members broke with their own party: 2 Democrats, 10 Republicans.

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All members430 members

Democratic212 members

Independent1 member

Republican217 members

marks half of the votes cast. A party’s majority is the side most of its voting members took.

Cosponsors2 · 2 Democrats

Signing on is not a vote: a member can cosponsor H.R. 8897 and vote against it. 1 signed when it was filed.

DValerie P. Foushee [D-NC-04]Original2026 profile

DEugene Simon Vindman [D-VA-07]Joined Jun 25, 20262026 profile

Who lobbied on H.R. 88974 organizations

Organizations that named H.R. 8897 in a lobbying disclosure. Only those that cited the bill by number appear, so this is a floor, not a full list.

AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF AIRPORT EXECUTIVESIts PAC: American Association of Airport Executives

Budget/Appropriations · Aviation/Airlines/Airports · Homeland Security · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code2 filings · 3rd Quarter (July 1 - Sep 30) 2026Filing

DELTA AIR LINES INCfiled by DELTA AIR LINES, INC.Its PAC: Delta Air Lines PAC

Trade (domestic/foreign) · Aviation/Airlines/Airports · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code · Budget/Appropriations +8 more2 filings · 3rd Quarter (July 1 - Sep 30) 2026Filing

AIRPORTS COUNCIL INTERNATIONAL -- NORTH AMERICAIts PAC: Airports Council International-North America PAC

Aviation/Airlines/Airports · Transportation · Homeland Security · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code1 filing · 2nd Quarter (Apr 1 - June 30) 2026Filing

RHODE ISLAND AIRPORT CORPORATIONfiled by CAPITOL CITY GROUP, LTD.

Budget/Appropriations · Aviation/Airlines/Airports1 filing · 2nd Quarter (Apr 1 - June 30) 2026Filing

6 disclosures name this measure. Retrieved from LDA.gov on 2026-10-25. Senate Office of Public Records cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from LDA.gov.