Cornyn targets lawmakers’ airport fast pass as TSA lines grow during DHS shutdown

Cornyn targets lawmakers’ airport fast pass as TSA lines grow during DHS shutdown

The Senate passed his bill to end the perk unanimously, but it must still clear the House before becoming law.

Travelers experienced extensive wait times Sunday, March 22, 2026, at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (left, middle) and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (right) due to the partial government shutdown. (WVUE)

Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, speaks to the media Tuesday, March 3, 2026, in Austin, Texas. (Jack Myer/AP Photo)

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) speaks during a rally against the SAVE America Act outside the U.S. Capitol in Washington, DC, United States, on March 18, 2026. ( Nathan Posner/Anadolu via Getty Images)

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