H.R. 8770 · 119th Congress · 2025–2026
Spending Aviation Fees for Equipment, Guaranteeing Upgraded and Advanced Risk Detection and Safety Act of 2026
H.R. 8770 in the 119th Congress (2025–2026), the Spending Aviation Fees for Equipment, Guaranteeing Upgraded and Advanced Risk Detection and Safety Act of 2026, has passed the house — introduced on May 12, 2026, sponsored by Dale W. Strong with 6 co-sponsors.
During the 119th Congress (2025–2026), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Passed the House
- Introduced
- May 12, 2026
- Co-sponsors
- 6
- Policy area
- Transportation and Public Works
What it does
Spending Aviation Fees for Equipment, Guaranteeing Upgraded and Advanced Risk Detection and Safety Act of 2026 or the SAFEGUARDS Act of 2026 This bill allocates additional funding for the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) for aviation security, including checked baggage explosives detection equipment and security checkpoint technology.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Official title
SAFEGUARDS Act of 2026
Sponsor
Dale W. Strong (R-AL). Co-sponsors: 1 Democrat, 5 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMay 12, 2026
- Passed the HouseJul 13, 2026
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (Jul 14, 2026)
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- H.R. 1542: Pay Our Coast Guard Parity Act of 2025
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- H.R. 1984: BLOC Act
Committees
- Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
- Homeland Security Committee
More
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