Plain Language Summary
# FLY Act Summary **What It Would Do** The FLY Act would allow parents, caregivers, and guardians who have TSA PreCheck status to accompany minors and passengers needing assistance all the way to the airport gate. Currently, most people without a ticket cannot access secure areas beyond security checkpoints. The bill directs the FAA and TSA to create a streamlined system providing these qualified adults with up to two gate passes per trip, allowing them to help children or dependent passengers board their flights. **Who It Affects** This bill primarily benefits TSA PreCheck members who travel with children or passengers requiring assistance, as well as minors and dependent travelers who would have support until boarding.
It also affects airport operations and TSA security procedures. **Current Status** The bill (HR 321) was introduced by Representative W. Gregory Steube (R-FL) in the 119th Congress and is currently in committee, meaning it has not yet been debated or voted on by the full House of Representatives.
CRS Official Summary
Fast Lane for Youths Act or the FLY ActThis bill directs the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to allow caregivers, parents, and guardians who already qualify for the TSA PreCheck program to accompany minors and passengers needing assistance to their flights. The TSA PreCheck program expedites traveler screening through participating TSA security checkpoints. Specifically, the FAA and the TSA must collaborate to establish a system to expedite gate passes and flight access procedures for these individuals. The system must ensure that these caregivers, parents, and guardians are provided up to two gate passes.
Latest Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.