A Republican bill with 3 Democratic cosponsors · See all 7 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "AIRFARE Act," aims to create a system at domestic airports to speed up gate passes and flight access. It focuses on helping caregivers, parents, and guardians accompany minors or passengers who need assistance to their flights. The Transportation Security Administration is tasked with setting up this system within 180 days. Under this plan, air carriers can provide up to two gate passes to those assisting minors or passengers needing assistance. Additionally, it allows for the application of TSA Pre-Check privileges to these passes.
Yes· 3 of 7
- Scored +3
Would children be better off under this?
The bill helps parents and guardians more easily accompany minors through airport security.
- Scored +3
Would people over 65 be better off under this?
The bill assists passengers needing assistance, such as those requiring mobility aid, to travel more easily.
- Scored +3
Would people with disabilities be better off under this?
The bill provides expedited access for those needing assistance such as wheelchair users, though it limits caregiver access to those physically pushing the chair.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Expedited Access: The system establishes expedited gate passes and flight access procedures at domestic airports (Section 2(b)). This could help parents, guardians, and caregivers move through the airport more efficiently when traveling with those they are assisting.
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Increased Support for Travelers: Air carriers may offer up to two gate passes to caregivers, parents, and guardians accompanying a minor or a passenger needing assistance (Section 2(b)(1)). This provides more direct support for those traveling with individuals who need help.
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Convenience for Known Travelers: Caregivers, parents, and guardians may apply their existing TSA Pre-Check privileges to their gate passes using Known Traveler Numbers (Section 2(b)(2)). This ensures that their status and the benefits associated with it are noted on their gate passes.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Restrictions on Caregiver Assistance: For passengers using a wheelchair, a gate pass can only be issued to a caregiver if that specific person is the one pushing the wheelchair (Section 2(c)). This could limit options for caregivers if multiple people are involved in assisting a passenger.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would children be better off under this? — The bill helps parents and guardians more easily accompany minors through airport security. Would people with disabilities be better off under this? — The bill provides expedited access for those needing assistance such as wheelchair users, though it limits caregiver access to those physically pushing the chair. Would people over 65 be better off under this? — The bill assists passengers needing assistance, such as those requiring mobility aid, to travel more easily.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this expand the rights of people with disabilities? — The bill facilitates easier airport access for passengers needing assistance through expedited gate passes. Does this make child care cost less? — The bill streamlines travel procedures for parents and guardians accompanying minors.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this improve buses, trains and other public transport? — The bill improves the efficiency of air travel procedures at domestic airports.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The bill mandates the establishment of a new, structured system for gate passes through the TSA.
- 7/6/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/29/2026
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 6/15/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 1/7/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 10/21/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/10/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 8/11/2025
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security.
- 8/8/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
- Introduced in House
Russ FulcherRepublican · Idaho
Vince FongRepublican · California
Carlos GimenezRepublican · Florida
Cory MillsRepublican · Florida
LaMonica McIverDemocrat · New Jersey
Derek TranDemocrat · California
Eugene VindmanDemocrat · Virginia