The record

LegislationLegislation· Jul 2026
HR 8770 Passed House — in Senate

Sponsored by Dale W. Strong (R)

SAFEGUARDS Act of 2026

Redirects $500 million annually from passenger security fees to baggage screening equipment starting in 2028.

Tradeoff

Increases funding for aviation security equipment and checkpoint technology by redirecting passenger security fees away from general deficit reduction. Requires TSA to collect and dedicate at least $750 million per year starting in 2028.

What's in it

See official bill text

Passed the House by on July 13, 2026 — sitting in the Senate.

  1. House

    Introduced

    (May 12, 2026)

  2. House

    Committee on Homeland Security(May 12, 2026)

  3. House

    The Committee on Homeland Security voted to send it to the floor

    Reported 26 - 3(Jun 24, 2026)

    Committee report H. Rept. 119-737.

  4. House

    Passage of the bill

    Passed by (Jul 13, 2026)

    No individual votes were recorded.

  5. Senate

    Received from the House

    on Commerce, Science, and Transportation(Jul 14, 2026)