U.S. Congress legislation · 119th Congress
HB8770: SAFEGUARDS Act of 2026
Status: Passed one chamber, July 14, 2026
To amend title 49, United States Code, to establish funds for investments in aviation security, and for other purposes.
What the bill says
An act To amend title 49, United States Code, to establish funds for investments in aviation security, and for other purposes.
From the introduced text, July 14, 2026:
AN ACT To amend title 49, United States Code, to establish funds for investments in aviation security, and for other purposes. SECTION 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Spending Aviation Fees for Equipment, Guaranteeing Upgraded and Advanced Risk Detection and Safety Act of 2026 or the SAFEGUARDS Act of 2026 . SECTION 2. Sense of Congress It is the sense of Congress that-- (1) the fee collected in accordance with section 44940 of title 49, United States Code (commonly known as the 9/11 Security Fee ), is an airline passenger-paid fee established with the express purpose of sustaining the safety and security of the aviation system of the United States; (2) revenue generated from the 9/11 Security Fee should be used exclusively to fund activities, programs, equipment, and initiatives that directly improve the security of commercial aviation, including passenger and baggage screening, security technology upgrades, and the support of personnel responsible for aviation security; (3) the use of the 9/11 Security Fee for purposes unrelated to aviation security undermines public trust and the original intent of the fee, and all proceeds from the fee should be reserved and expended solely for measures that strengthen the safety and security of the traveling public within the aviation sector; and (4) the diversion of 9/11 Security Fee revenue to …
Sponsors
- Dale Strong (R, HD-AL-5) · primary sponsor
- Timothy Kennedy (D, HD-026)
- Andrew Garbarino (R, HD-002)
- Michael Guest (R, HD-003)
- Gabe Evans (R, HD-CO-8)
- Ryan Mackenzie (R, HD-PA-7)
- Matt Van Epps (R, HD-007)
Latest actions
- : Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
- : On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4389-4390)
- : Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- : DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 8770.
- : Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4389-4390)
- : Mr. Garbarino moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
- : Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4389-4390)
- : Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 119-737.
- : Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 641.
- : Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 26 - 3.
Subjects: Transportation programs funding, Public contracts and procurement, Transportation and Public Works, Government trust funds, Travel and tourism, Aviation and airports, Transportation safety and security, User charges and fees
Common questions
- What is HB8770?
- HB8770 is a bill in Congress (119th Congress): SAFEGUARDS Act of 2026.
- What does HB8770 do?
- In its own words: An act To amend title 49, United States Code, to establish funds for investments in aviation security, and for other purposes.
- What is the status of HB8770?
- Passed one chamber as of July 14, 2026. Latest action: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (July 14, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB8770?
- Dale Strong (R, HD-AL-5), with 6 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HB8770?
- On the Congress website: https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/8770
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