Source: Fox News
Summary
Rep. Ashley Hinson, R-Iowa, has introduced the End Special Treatment for Congress at Airports Act, which would ban the use of taxpayer dollars to give lawmakers special treatment at airports. The bill would require members of Congress to go through the same security screenings as everyday Americans, even after DHS funding is restored. This comes as the 38-day partial government shutdown continues to affect U.S. travelers. Hinson argued that lawmakers should be held to the same standards as their constituents, who are facing long wait times at airports.
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As expected, the matter has reached another stage.
Rep. Hinson introduces a bill to make Congress members wait in airport security lines. The bill would eliminate special treatment for lawmakers. The shutdown continues to affect U.S. travelers. Thousands of TSA agents have missed paychecks. Over 400 TSA agents have quit their jobs since the shutdown began.
The bill is likely to get widespread support in the House. The Senate approved a similar bill by unanimous consent last week. The funding standoff could still fail to reach a resolution this week.
Author: Evan Null
