Sheri Biggs' military travel bill passes House with unanimous consent

Congresswoman Sheri Biggs’ Improving Travel for Military Members Act passed the House with unanimous consent on July 14, 2026, advancing legislation designed to make airport travel easier for active-duty service members and their families through dedicated TSA screening lanes at airports.

The bill, H.R. 9328, establishes a pilot program at a minimum of five airports to implement priority TSA screening procedures for active-duty military personnel and accompanying family members, with preference given to airports located near large military installations.

Military service members in uniform walking through an airport terminal, some with family members, moving toward a dedicated security checkpoint lane marked with signage.

More than 1.3 million Americans currently serve on active duty, many of whom travel under deployment orders, permanent change of station (PCS) moves, or emergency assignments with little notice, according to Biggs’ announcement. Nearly 889,000 children are part of active-duty military families, making airport travel one more challenge for families already carrying the burdens of military life.

Biggs, a Lieutenant Colonel in the Air National Guard representing South Carolina’s 3rd congressional district, said the legislation reflects her commitment to supporting military readiness and strengthening military families. “Our service members and their families already sacrifice through deployments, long separations, and constant moves,” Biggs stated. “Making travel easier is one practical way we can honor their service and show them the respect they more than deserve.”

An empty TSA security checkpoint lane at an airport, with signage indicating priority screening, fluorescent overhead lighting, and a view down the corridor.

The bill was cosponsored by Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) and Congressman Paul Gosar (AZ-09). The legislation passed committee markup in the House Homeland Security Committee on July 9, 2026, before advancing to the full House floor for passage by unanimous consent five days later.

Military families face frequent relocations, moving on average every 2.5 years, according to military family advocacy organizations. The bill aims to streamline one aspect of travel logistics by providing expedited security screening, complementing existing benefits such as free TSA PreCheck for uniformed service members and discounted enrollment for military spouses.

Sources

Congresswoman Sheri Biggs’ official House website — the full text of the July 14, 2026 press release announcing House passage with unanimous consent, details on the pilot program, and Biggs’ quoted statement
Congress.gov — H.R. 9328 bill information, cosponsors, and legislative history
Military.com — July 20, 2026 article on the bill’s passage and details about active-duty service member populations
Military family advocacy sources — background on PCS moves and frequency of military relocations

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