119th Congress · introduced in the Senate · May 8, 2025
Traveler Privacy Protection Act of 2025
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Latest action (May 8, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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Congressional Research Service summary, version: Introduced in Senate (May 8, 2025)
Traveler Privacy Protection Act of 2025
This bill limits the use of facial recognition or matching technology (e.g., matching and identification software) in airports for passenger screening.
In general, the bill restricts the Transportation Security Administration’s (TSA’s) use of the technology to performing passenger identity verification at airport screening locations. The TSA must notify passengers prior to each use of the technology and receive affirmative express consent. If a passenger opts out of the use of the technology, then the TSA must perform identity verification using an approved identification document (e.g., a state driver's license) without collecting biometric information (e.g., fingerprints).
For a passenger using a trusted traveler program (e.g., Global Entry), the TSA must provide notice on the use of the technology at the time of program enrollment and renewal and as the passenger approaches the point of identity verification. The passenger must have the option to opt out.
The bill prohibits the TSA from (1) subjecting a passenger who opts out of the screening to discriminatory treatment or less favorable screening conditions; (2) using the technology to track or identify passengers outside of the screening location or to enable systemic, indiscriminate, or wide-scale monitoring, surveillance, or tracking; and (3) sharing biometric information collected through the use of the technology. The bill also limits the amount of time that the TSA may store the information collected.
Further, these restrictions and requirements apply to the TSA's use of the technology in other specified circumstances (e.g., employee screenings).
Includes amendment, cloture, and procedural votes. Each is labeled with its exact question; only a passage question is a vote to pass the bill.
No recorded roll calls on this bill in coverage.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Introduced in Senate
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U.S. TRAVEL ASSOCIATION · lobbying firm or registrant: HILL EAST GROUP, LLC
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Travel/Tourism
$30,000
Paid to lobbying firm
…UAS issues; issues related to promotion of travel to the U.S.; issues related to visa issuance and associated fees: S.2378 / H.R. 8770, SAFEGUARDS Act of 2025; S.1691, the Traveler Privacy Protection Act of 2025; S.3220 / H.R. 6128, Visit USA Act; S.1547, Great American Outdoors Act; S.1045, Aviation Funding Stability Act; H…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
AIRPORTS COUNCIL INTERNATIONAL - NORTH AMERICA · lobbying firm or registrant: HILL EAST GROUP, LLC
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Aviation/Airlines/Airports
$80,000
Paid to lobbying firm
…y and customs screening; issues related to CBP staffing levels at airports; issues related to aviation safety and funding for aviation security infrastructure: S.1691, Traveler Privacy Protection Act of 2025; S.2378, SAFEGUARDS Act of 2025; H.R. 7613, ALERT Act; S.2503, ROTOR Act; H.R. 8770, SAFEGUARDS Act of 2026; H.R. 9310…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
U.S. TRAVEL ASSOCIATION · lobbying firm or registrant: U.S. TRAVEL ASSOCIATION
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Homeland Security
$800,000
Spent on own lobbying
Opposing DHS appropriations amendments to restrict DHSs biometric capabilities. Issues in S. 1691, the Traveler Privacy Protection Act. Proposals to increase non-immigrant visa fees, including the Visa Integrity Fee and the Visa Bond Program. Proposals to r…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF AIRPORT EXECUTIVES · lobbying firm or registrant: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF AIRPORT EXECUTIVES
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Homeland Security
$1,185,964
Spent on own lobbying
S. 1180, Abolish TSA Act of 2025 S. 1691, Traveler Privacy Protection Act S. 2378, Spending Aviation Fees for Equipment, Guaranteeing Upgraded and Advanced Risk Detection and Safety Act of 2025 H.R. 8…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
DELTA AIR LINES INC · lobbying firm or registrant: DELTA AIR LINES, INC.
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Homeland Security
$1,450,000
Spent on own lobbying
…R.1925 - Emerging Digital Identity Ecosystem Report Act of 2025 S. 1180 - A bill to abolish the Transportation Security Administration, and for other purposes. S. 1691 - Traveler Privacy Protection Act of 2025 S. 890 - Screening Partnership Reform Act S. 2378 -Spending Aviation Fees for Equipment, Guaranteeing Upgraded and Ad…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
IDEMIA IDENTITY & SECURITY USA, LLC · lobbying firm or registrant: CROSSROADS STRATEGIES, LLC
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 17, 2026 · issue area: Homeland Security
$50,000
Paid to lobbying firm
Legislative issues related to TSA PreCheck, biometrics, other Trusted Traveler Programs, S.1691, Traveler Privacy Protection Act of 2025, and the Registered Traveler program; FY2027 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act (H.R.9310).
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
AIR TRANSPORT ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, INC. (D/B/A AIRLINES FOR AMERICA) · lobbying firm or registrant: AIR TRANSPORT ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, INC. (D/B/A AIRLINES FOR AMERICA)
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · amended · posted Oct 17, 2026 · issue area: Aviation/Airlines/Airports
$1,131,400
Spent on own lobbying
…at ports of entry. S. 1679 A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to require passenger notification related to delayed flights, and for other purposes. S. 1691 A bill to limit the use of facial recognition technology in airports, and for other purposes. H.R. 3085 To amend title 49, United States Code, to establish a p…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number matches Congress.gov records and the bill predates the report; no title was cited with it. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
U.S. TRAVEL ASSOCIATION · lobbying firm or registrant: U.S. TRAVEL ASSOCIATION
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 20, 2026 · issue area: Homeland Security
$800,000
Spent on own lobbying
Opposing DHS appropriations amendments to restrict DHSs biometric capabilities. Issues in S. 1691, the Traveler Privacy Protection Act. Support for additional CBP officers at airports of entry and technology resources for biometric entry-exit, including thr…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
U.S. TRAVEL ASSOCIATION · lobbying firm or registrant: HILL EAST GROUP, LLC
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 20, 2026 · issue area: Travel/Tourism
$30,000
Paid to lobbying firm
…UAS issues; issues related to promotion of travel to the U.S.; issues related to visa issuance and associated fees: S.2378 / H.R. 8770, SAFEGUARDS Act of 2025; S.1691, the Traveler Privacy Protection Act of 2025; S.3220 / H.R. 6128, Visit USA Act; S.1547, Great American Outdoors Act; S.1045, Aviation Funding Stability Act; H…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
AIRPORTS COUNCIL INTERNATIONAL - NORTH AMERICA · lobbying firm or registrant: HILL EAST GROUP, LLC
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 20, 2026 · issue area: Aviation/Airlines/Airports
$80,000
Paid to lobbying firm
…y and customs screening; issues related to CBP staffing levels at airports; issues related to aviation safety and funding for aviation security infrastructure: S.1691, Traveler Privacy Protection Act of 2025; S.2378, SAFEGUARDS Act of 2025; H.R. 7613, ALERT Act; S.2503, ROTOR Act; H.R. 8770, SAFEGUARDS Act of 2026; H.R. 9310…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
AIR TRANSPORT ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, INC. (D/B/A AIRLINES FOR AMERICA) · lobbying firm or registrant: AIR TRANSPORT ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, INC. (D/B/A AIRLINES FOR AMERICA)
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 20, 2026 · issue area: Aviation/Airlines/Airports
$1,100,700
Spent on own lobbying
…y at ports of entry. S. 1679A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to require passenger notification related to delayed flights, and for other purposes. S. 1691A bill to limit the use of facial recognition technology in airports, and for other purposes. H.R. 3085 To amend title 49, United States Code, to establish a pr…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number matches Congress.gov records and the bill predates the report; no title was cited with it. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
DELTA AIR LINES INC · lobbying firm or registrant: DELTA AIR LINES, INC.
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 20, 2026 · issue area: Homeland Security
$1,460,000
Spent on own lobbying
…R.1925 - Emerging Digital Identity Ecosystem Report Act of 2025 S. 1180 - A bill to abolish the Transportation Security Administration, and for other purposes. S. 1691 - Traveler Privacy Protection Act of 2025 S. 890 - Screening Partnership Reform Act S. 2378 -Spending Aviation Fees for Equipment, Guaranteeing Upgraded and Ad…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
IDEMIA IDENTITY & SECURITY USA, LLC · lobbying firm or registrant: CROSSROADS STRATEGIES, LLC
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 17, 2026 · issue area: Homeland Security
$50,000
Paid to lobbying firm
Legislative issues related to TSA PreCheck, biometrics, other Trusted Traveler Programs, S.1691, Traveler Privacy Protection Act of 2025, and the Registered Traveler program; FY2027 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act (H.R.9310).
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF AIRPORT EXECUTIVES · lobbying firm or registrant: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF AIRPORT EXECUTIVES
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 16, 2026 · issue area: Homeland Security
$1,172,100
Spent on own lobbying
…and World Cup Cities Act of 2025 S. 1678, Securing Americas Ports of Entry Act of 2025 S. 578, Border Enforcement, Security, and Trade Facilitation Act of 2025 S. 1691, Traveler Privacy Protection Act S. 2378, Spending Aviation Fees for Equipment, Guaranteeing Upgraded and Advanced Risk Detection and Safety Act of 2025 H.R. 8…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
IDEMIA IDENTITY & SECURITY USA LLC · lobbying firm or registrant: HILL EAST GROUP, LLC
2026 Q1 report (Jan 1, 2026 – Mar 31, 2026) · posted Apr 21, 2026 · issue area: Aviation/Airlines/Airports
$60,000
Paid to lobbying firm
…o the use of facial recognition technology by the Transportation Security Administration: H.R. 8752 - Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2025; S.1691 - Traveler Privacy Protection Act of 2025.
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
U.S. TRAVEL ASSOCIATION · lobbying firm or registrant: HILL EAST GROUP, LLC
2026 Q1 report (Jan 1, 2026 – Mar 31, 2026) · posted Apr 21, 2026 · issue area: Travel/Tourism
$30,000
Paid to lobbying firm
…se of biometrics for identity verification; TSA reauthorization issues, general travel security issues, and counter-UAS issues: S.2378, SAFEGUARDS Act of 2025; S.1691, the Traveler Privacy Protection Act of 2025.
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
AIRPORTS COUNCIL INTERNATIONAL - NORTH AMERICA · lobbying firm or registrant: HILL EAST GROUP, LLC
2026 Q1 report (Jan 1, 2026 – Mar 31, 2026) · posted Apr 21, 2026 · issue area: Aviation/Airlines/Airports
$80,000
Paid to lobbying firm
…y and customs screening; issues related to CBP staffing levels at airports; issues related to aviation safety and funding for aviation security infrastructure: S.1691 - Traveler Privacy Protection Act of 2025; H.R. 5061, Counter-UAS Authority Security, Safety, and Reauthorization Act; S.2378, SAFEGUARDS Act of 2025; H.R. 761…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
U.S. TRAVEL ASSOCIATION · lobbying firm or registrant: U.S. TRAVEL ASSOCIATION
2026 Q1 report (Jan 1, 2026 – Mar 31, 2026) · posted Apr 20, 2026 · issue area: Homeland Security
$800,000
Spent on own lobbying
Opposing DHS appropriations amendments to restrict DHSs biometric capabilities. Issues in S. 1691, the Traveler Privacy Protection Act. Support for additional CBP officers at airports of entry and technology resources for biometric entry-exit, including thr…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
IDEMIA IDENTITY & SECURITY USA, LLC · lobbying firm or registrant: CROSSROADS STRATEGIES, LLC
2026 Q1 report (Jan 1, 2026 – Mar 31, 2026) · posted Apr 20, 2026 · issue area: Homeland Security
$50,000
Paid to lobbying firm
Legislative issues related to TSA PreCheck, biometrics, other Trusted Traveler Programs, S.1691, Traveler Privacy Protection Act of 2025, and the Registered Traveler program; FY2026 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act (H.R.4213) and FY2027…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
DELTA AIR LINES INC · lobbying firm or registrant: DELTA AIR LINES, INC.
2026 Q1 report (Jan 1, 2026 – Mar 31, 2026) · posted Apr 20, 2026 · issue area: Homeland Security
$1,700,000
Spent on own lobbying
…R.1925 - Emerging Digital Identity Ecosystem Report Act of 2025 S. 1180 - A bill to abolish the Transportation Security Administration, and for other purposes. S. 1691 - Traveler Privacy Protection Act of 2025 S. 890 - Screening Partnership Reform Act S. 2378 -Spending Aviation Fees for Equipment, Guaranteeing Upgraded and Ad…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF AIRPORT EXECUTIVES · lobbying firm or registrant: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF AIRPORT EXECUTIVES
2026 Q1 report (Jan 1, 2026 – Mar 31, 2026) · posted Apr 20, 2026 · issue area: Homeland Security
$1,190,059
Spent on own lobbying
…and World Cup Cities Act of 2025 S. 1678, Securing Americas Ports of Entry Act of 2025 S. 578, Border Enforcement, Security, and Trade Facilitation Act of 2025 S. 1691, Traveler Privacy Protection Act S. 2378, Spending Aviation Fees for Equipment, Guaranteeing Upgraded and Advanced Risk Detection and Safety Act of 2025 TSA Re…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION · lobbying firm or registrant: AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION
2026 Q1 report (Jan 1, 2026 – Mar 31, 2026) · posted Apr 20, 2026 · issue area: Civil Rights/Civil Liberties
$720,000
Spent on own lobbying
…n and Teens Online Privacy Protection Act-Issues Lobbied: Privacy. S. 3495-Artificial Intelligence Scam Prevention Act-Issues Lobbied: Artificial Intelligence. S. 1691-Traveler Privacy Protection Act of 2025-Issues Lobbied: Privacy. S. 278-Kids Off Social Media Act-Issues Lobbied: Free Speech, Privacy. S. 3308-Artificial Inte…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
AIR TRANSPORT ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, INC. (D/B/A AIRLINES FOR AMERICA) · lobbying firm or registrant: AIR TRANSPORT ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, INC. (D/B/A AIRLINES FOR AMERICA)
2026 Q1 report (Jan 1, 2026 – Mar 31, 2026) · posted Apr 17, 2026 · issue area: Aviation/Airlines/Airports
$1,036,900
Spent on own lobbying
…y at ports of entry. S. 1679A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to require passenger notification related to delayed flights, and for other purposes. S. 1691 A bill to limit the use of facial recognition technology in airports, and for other purposes. H.R. 3085 To amend title 49, United States Code, to establish a p…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number matches Congress.gov records and the bill predates the report; no title was cited with it. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
AMERICAN FED OF GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES AFL-CIO · lobbying firm or registrant: AMERICAN FED OF GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES, AFL-CIO
2025 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2025) · amended · posted Mar 10, 2026 · issue area: Homeland Security
$360,191
Spent on own lobbying
…n support of H.R. 862/S. 1483, the TSA Commuting Fairness Act. Lobbied in support of H.R. 1159, the Honoring Our Fallen TSA Officers Act. Lobbied in support of S. 1691, the Traveler Privacy Protection Act. Lobbied against S. 1180, the Abolish TSA Act. Lobbied against RIFs and termination of probationary employees at FEMA.
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
AMERICAN FED OF GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES AFL-CIO · lobbying firm or registrant: AMERICAN FED OF GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES, AFL-CIO
2025 Q4 report (Oct 1, 2025 – Dec 31, 2025) · amended · posted Mar 10, 2026 · issue area: Homeland Security
$45,800
Spent on own lobbying
…n support of H.R. 862/S. 1483, the TSA Commuting Fairness Act. Lobbied in support of H.R. 1159, the Honoring Our Fallen TSA Officers Act. Lobbied in support of S. 1691, the Traveler Privacy Protection Act. Lobbied against S. 1180, the Abolish TSA Act. Lobbied against RIFs and termination of probationary employees at FEMA.
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing