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House bill · 119th Congress · Latest step: Introduced

Expanding Private Airport Security Screening Act

H.R. 8151Introduced Mar 27, 2026Policy area: Transportation and Public Works

Official title: To amend title 49, United States Code, to allow airport operators to enter into contracts with qualified private screening companies to carry out the screening of passengers and property at airports, and for other purposes.

Sponsor: Rep. Scott Perry R-PA
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Where it went

Latest action: Mar 30, 2026 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security.

Cost and committee reports

Official records Congress.gov attaches to H.R. 8151.

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Vote results

No recorded roll-call votes on this bill in PORKER’s records (voice votes and unanimous consent are not roll calls; roll-call records start in 2011).

Cosponsors

4 cosponsors — 4 Republicans

0 of 4 cosponsors (0%) are from the other party.

Eric Burlison (R-MO), Andrew Clyde (R-GA), Andy Harris (R-MD), Chip Roy (R-TX).

More from the sponsor

Other 119th Congress bills sponsored by Rep. Scott Perry.

Sponsor’s state and district

Pennsylvania in Congress · PA-10 district

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Data as of Sep 24, 2026 · bill record checked by PORKER from Congress.gov · votes from Senate.gov and the House Clerk. PORKER is non-partisan.