Senate passes measure prohibiting preferential airport screening for lawmakers

Senate Passes Bill Removing Preferential Airport Screening for Lawmakers

On the Senate floor, Sen. John Cornyn argued that the current system was unfair, particularly as travelers face longer lines and delays.

Senate passes ban on congress members being fast-tracked through TSA security

The Senate unanimously banned Congress members from using fast-tracked TSA airport security lines, ending the "special treatment" practice amid the 35-day Department of Homeland Security shutdown.

Senate passes measure prohibiting preferential airport screening for lawmakers

Senate proposal to end special airport treatment for Congress members gains unanimous approval. Lawmakers would face same TSA security lines as public.

Congress May No Longer Be Able To Skip TSA Lines After Senate Vote

A bill to stop members of Congress from getting special treatment at TSA checkpoints just passed the Senate, and the timing is a big part of why it is getting so much attention. The measure, introduced by Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX), comes as travelers are dealing with long lines and shutdown-related disruptions at airports across the country. At the same time, videos showing members of Congress being escorted through security checkpoints have gone …