Congressman W. Gregory Steube | W. Gregory Steube Official Website
Congressman W. Gregory Steube | W. Gregory Steube Official Website
U.S. Representative Greg Steube has introduced a new bill called the Fast Lane for Youths Act (FLY Act) aimed at expediting gate passes and flight access procedures for caregivers, parents, and guardians accompanying minors and passengers needing assistance to their flights.
Steube expressed his frustration with the current TSA policies, stating, "Parents, guardians, and caregivers who are assisting passengers through the airport should be able to join them in TSA’s Pre-Check processing line, so long as they are already Pre-Check qualified. In a stunning display of bureaucratic absurdity, current TSA policies do not provide Pre-Check privileges for gate passes even when the passenger and escorts all have been screened through the Pre-Check program. My legislation provides a simple legislative fix to allow a more expedient process through the airport for many families this holiday season."
The FLY Act specifically requires the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the Administrator of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to establish a system that better expedites gate passes and flight access procedures. The system will ensure that up to two gate passes are provided to caregivers, parents, and guardians who are already qualified for TSA Pre-Check, to the same extent as such status would be noted on a ticket.
This bill aims to address the challenges faced by families traveling with minors and passengers needing assistance. By allowing caregivers, parents, and guardians to accompany them more easily, the FLY Act seeks to make air travel a smoother experience for these individuals.
The legislation is a step towards recognizing the importance of providing support and ease of access to those who require assistance during air travel. It acknowledges the need for a more inclusive and efficient process for families and caregivers during the holiday season and beyond.
To learn more about the bill and its provisions, the full text is available for reading on the official website.
Click this link to access more information: https://steube.house.gov/press-releases/u-s-rep-greg-steube-introduces-the-fly-act-to-expedite-flight-access-procedures-for-caregivers-parents-and-guardians/
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