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US HB4940

Bill

Status

Introduced

8/8/2025

Primary Sponsor

Greg Steube

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Origin

House of Representatives

119th Congress

AI Summary

  • TSA Administrator must establish within 180 days a system at domestic airports to expedite gate passes and flight access procedures for caregivers, parents, and guardians accompanying minors (under 18) or passengers needing health/mobility assistance

  • Air carriers may offer up to two gate passes to caregivers accompanying a minor or passenger needing assistance to a departing flight

  • Caregivers with TSA Pre-Check may apply their Known Traveler Number privileges to gate passes, with the same status notation as on regular tickets

  • For wheelchair users, a gate pass may only be issued to the caregiver who is actually pushing the wheelchair

Legislative Description

AIRFARE Act Accommodating Individuals Requesting Familial Assistance in Riding Efficiently Act

Transportation and public works

Last Action

Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.

8/8/2025

Committee Referrals

Homeland Security8/8/2025

Full Bill Text

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