One-Stop Pilot Program Extension Act

Bill Number

H.R. 9388

Origin Chamber

House

Congress

119th Congress, Session 2

Policy Area

Transportation and Public Works

Status

Introduced

Latest Action

2026-06-24: Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 30 - 0.

Last Updated

2026-07-09T13:53:20Z

AI-Generated Summary

Summary of H.R. 9388

Purpose

This legislation extends a pilot program that allows passengers and their checked baggage arriving on direct flights from certain foreign last point of departure airports to continue on connecting flights within the United States without additional security screening by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), provided specific conditions are met.

Key Provisions

• Short Title: The bill is named the "One-Stop Pilot Program Extension Act."
• Amendment to Checked Baggage Rules: It replaces the existing subsection (d) of section 7132 of the James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 with updated language permitting checked baggage to proceed without TSA re-screening if:
• Initial screening at the foreign airport used an explosives detection system under an aviation security agreement.
• Passengers cannot access their baggage until reaching their final destination.
• U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) receives timely baggage images before arrival to support border security checks.
• CBP has not flagged any passenger or baggage for further inspection.
• Program Extension: It changes the authorization period in subsection (k) from six years to ten years.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

• Updates the conditions for avoiding re-screening of checked baggage to emphasize coordination between TSA and CBP, including requirements for baggage imaging and access restrictions.
• Extends the overall duration of the pilot program by four years.

Potential Impacts

• Government Agencies: Enhances coordination between TSA and CBP for efficient border and security processes; may reduce operational workload at U.S. airports for qualifying flights.
• Citizens: Could streamline travel for passengers on eligible international routes by minimizing delays from repeated screenings.
• International Relations: Supports continued partnerships with participating foreign airports under existing aviation security agreements.

Main Stakeholders Affected

• TSA Administrator and staff responsible for aviation security.
• CBP Commissioner and personnel handling border enforcement.
• Airlines operating flights from approved foreign last point of departure airports.
• Passengers traveling on direct flights or segments from those airports.

Notable Legal, Constitutional, or Political Implications

• This bill amends an existing provision in a prior national defense authorization act without introducing new regulatory frameworks.
• It maintains the pilot nature of the program, focusing on security and border requirements rather than creating permanent policy changes.

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Sponsor

Rep. Gimenez, Carlos A. [R-FL-28]

Cosponsors (1)

Rep. Carter, Troy A. [D-LA-2]

Recent Actions

• 2026-06-24: Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 30 - 0.
• 2026-06-24: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
• 2026-06-23: Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
• 2026-06-23: Introduced in House
• 2026-06-23: Introduced in House

Bill Versions

• One-Stop Pilot Program Extension Act — issued 2026-06-23 — PDF (3 pages)