Spending Aviation Fees for Equipment, Guaranteeing Upgraded and...
To amend title 49, United States Code, to establish funds for investments in aviation security, and for other purposes.
The SAFEGUARDS Act of 2026 aims to improve aviation security by setting aside funds from aviation fees for equipment upgrades and advanced risk detection. This bill would benefit the aviation industry by ensuring better safety measures are in place at airports. It has been sponsored by a bipartisan group of representatives and has moved through several stages of the legislative process.
As of the last update on May 12, 2026, the bill has been introduced in the House and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security. It was further referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security on May 13, 2026. On June 24, 2026, the committee ordered it to be reported, and it was passed on July 13, 2026, by a voice vote in the House. This means the bill has advanced significantly and is now awaiting further action, likely in the Senate or for final approval.
Key actions include the bill being reported (amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security on July 9, 2026, and debated in the House on July 13, 2026. The recent history shows a strong bipartisan effort and swift movement through the legislative process, indicating support for improved aviation safety measures.
