H.R. 9388 (119th)Bill Overview

One-Stop Pilot Program Extension Act

domestic policy
Cosponsors
Support
Bipartisan
Introduced
Jun 23, 2026
Discussions
Bill Text
Current stageCommittee

Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.

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01 · The brief
Plain-English summaryWhat this bill actually does

This bill amends 49 U.S.C. to extend and modify the One-Stop Pilot Program that permits screened passengers and their checked baggage, arriving from participating foreign last-point-of-departure airports, to continue on additional U.S.-originating flights without additional TSA re-screening. It codifies conditions: initial baggage screening with approved explosive detection under an aviation security agreement, passengers’ inability to access baggage until final destination, timely transmission of baggage images to CBP, and no CBP selection for further inspection.

Why people may split

Progressives emphasize transparency, audits, and civil liberties.

Watch point

Relative to its intended legislative type, this bill functions as a focused statutory amendment that extends and clarifies authority for a one‑stop checked baggage pilot program and sets several specific conditions under which baggage may continue without re‑screening, but it provides minimal implementation, fiscal, and accountability detail.

This bill amends 49 U.S.C. to extend and modify the One-Stop Pilot Program that permits screened passengers and their checked baggage, arriving from participating foreign last-point-of-departure airports, to continue on additional U.S.-originating flights without additional TSA re-screening.

It codifies conditions: initial baggage screening with approved explosive detection under an aviation security agreement, passengers’ inability to access baggage until final destination, timely transmission of baggage images to CBP, and no CBP selection for further inspection.

It also changes the pilot program term from six years to ten years.

Passage70/100

Small, administratively focused extension of an existing pilot; historically such technical security fixes often clear Congress if not tied to larger disputes.

CredibilityPartially aligned

Relative to its intended legislative type, this bill functions as a focused statutory amendment that extends and clarifies authority for a one‑stop checked baggage pilot program and sets several specific conditions under which baggage may continue without re‑screening, but it provides minimal implementation, fiscal, and accountability detail.

Contention28/100

Progressives emphasize transparency, audits, and civil liberties.

02 · What it does

Who stands to gain, and who may push back.

Likely benefits vs burdens50% / 50%
Likely helpedLikely burdened

These are examples from the analysis, not a ranked list of the most-affected groups.

Likely helped
  • Potential benefitReduces duplicate baggage screening for eligible itineraries, lowering TSA operational workload.
  • Potential benefitSpeeds passenger connections and reduces missed-connection risks for through-checked itineraries.
  • Potential benefitLowers airline ground handling time and may reduce airline costs on connecting flights.
Likely burdened
  • Potential burdenIncreases reliance on foreign airport screening consistency, raising concerns about variable standards.
  • Potential burdenShifts security assurance toward CBP image transmission systems, creating potential technical or procedural gaps.
  • Potential burdenMay reduce demand for domestic checked-baggage screener hours, affecting some TSA or contractor jobs.
03 · Why people split

Why the argument around this bill splits.

Progressives emphasize transparency, audits, and civil liberties.
Progressive60%

Generally cautiously supportive of efficiency and traveler convenience, but concerned about border security, civil liberties, and adequate oversight.

Wants stronger transparency, independent audits, and clear reporting requirements before full adoption.

Split reaction
Centrist75%

Pragmatically favorable if the extension demonstrably improves efficiency without reducing security.

Wants measurable performance metrics, cost-benefit analysis, and periodic reviews to validate safety and savings.

Leans supportive
Conservative80%

Generally supportive of reducing regulatory redundancy and improving travel efficiency, provided border security and law-enforcement authority remain intact.

Prefers streamlined federal procedures and faster implementation.

Leans supportive
04 · Can it pass?

The path through Congress.

Introduced

Reached or meaningfully advanced

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Floor

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President

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Law

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Passage likelihood70/100

Small, administratively focused extension of an existing pilot; historically such technical security fixes often clear Congress if not tied to larger disputes.

Scope and complexity
24%
Scopenarrow
24%
Complexitylow
Why this could stall
  • Exact temporal unit of the 'six' to 'ten' substitution (years or other) is not explicit
  • No cost estimate or appropriation language included
05 · Recent votes

Recent votes on the bill.

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06 · Go deeper

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Progressives emphasize transparency, audits, and civil liberties.

Small, administratively focused extension of an existing pilot; historically such technical security fixes often clear Congress if not tied…

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Relative to its intended legislative type, this bill functions as a focused statutory amendment that extends and clarifies authority for a one‑stop checked baggage pilot program and sets several specific conditions unde…

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