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US HB4940
Bill
Status
8/8/2025
Primary Sponsor
Greg Steube
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AI Summary
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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
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Air carriers may offer up to two gate passes to caregivers accompanying a minor or passenger needing assistance to a departing flight
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Caregivers with TSA Pre-Check may apply their Known Traveler Number privileges to gate passes, with the same status notation as on regular tickets
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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