FAST Act
Sponsored By: Representative Rutherford, John H. [R-FL-5]
In Committee
Summary
Free TSA PreCheck for Federal law enforcement officers is the bill's main aim. It would extend no-cost expedited screening to those officers and children under 12 who travel with them, with details left to the TSA Administrator.
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- Federal law enforcement officers: Would be eligible for TSA PreCheck expedited screening at no cost, subject to TSA policies and procedures.
- Families: A family member younger than 12 who is accompanying an eligible officer would also be eligible for no-cost PreCheck.
- Implementation and definition: The TSA Administrator sets eligibility rules and procedures. The bill defines "Federal law enforcement officer" by reference to the Law Enforcement Congressional Badge of Bravery Act of 2008 (34 U.S.C. 50301).
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Free TSA PreCheck for Federal Officers
If enacted, this bill would make Federal law enforcement officers eligible for TSA PreCheck expedited screening at no cost to the individual. A family member younger than 12 who is accompanying the officer would also be eligible for free expedited screening. Eligibility would be subject to the policies and procedures the TSA Administrator prescribes to carry out this change. The bill would use the definition of "Federal law enforcement officer" in 34 U.S.C. 50301.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Rutherford, John H. [R-FL-5]
FL • R
Cosponsors
Rep. Cuellar, Henry [D-TX-28]
TX • D
Sponsored 5/15/2026
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
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