H.R. 9391 · Where this bill is now
In the Senate
Passed the House Jul 13, 2026. Received Jul 14, 2026; no Senate vote yet
What this bill does
In plain words · AI-written from the official summaryExtends TSA airport screening program through 2031
The TSA has a pilot program that provides security screening in new areas of airports, paid for by the airports themselves rather than the government. This bill keeps that program running through 2031 and allows it to expand to up to 14 airport locations instead of the current limit of 8.
How it affects you
If you fly, this could eventually mean more screening locations at some airports, potentially creating shorter lines or spreading out crowds during busy travel times. The change mostly affects airports that choose to participate and pay for these expanded screening services.
Read the official summary (Introduced in House, Jun 23, 2026)
Reimbursable Screening Services Program Extension Act of 2026
This bill extends the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Reimbursable Screening Services Program through FY2031. The bill also allows TSA to expand the pilot program to up to 14 locations, from the current limit of not more than 8 locations.
The Reimbursable Screening Services Program is a pilot program that allows TSA to be reimbursed for establishing and providing screening services outside an airport terminal’s existing primary screening area for passengers.
Written by AI (Claude) using only the official summary by the Congressional Research Service, the Library of Congress’s nonpartisan research staff. It can miss nuance, so check the official summary and the bill text for details.
2nd SessionH. R. 9391
AN ACT
Reimbursable Screening Services Program Extension Act of 2026
Sponsor: Rep. Andrew R. Garbarino (R-NY-2) · Introduced Jun 23, 2026 · Transportation and Public Works · 4 versions of the text
Sources: Congress.gov actions and votes · bill text from GovInfo · latest official action Jul 14, 2026: “Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.”