H.R. 9388: One-Stop Pilot Program Extension Act

The One-Stop Pilot Program Extension Act (H.R. 9388) proposes to extend and expand an existing program that allows certain international travelers to bypass additional security screenings when connecting to domestic flights in the U.S. after arriving from approved foreign airports. The bill aims to: 1) Extend the program's duration from six to ten years; 2) Update baggage handling rules to ensure that checked luggage, screened at participating foreign airports, can continue onto domestic flights without rescreening, provided specific security conditions are met; and 3) Maintain strict security standards by requiring that baggage was initially screened using approved explosives detection systems, passengers cannot access their checked bags until their final destination, and U.S. Customs and Border Protection receives and approves baggage images before arrival. The Transportation Security Administration and U.S. Customs and Border Protection will oversee the program's implementation.

Media coverage highlights the program's potential to streamline the travel experience for international passengers by reducing delays and easing congestion at U.S. airports. For instance, Newsweek reported that the 'One Stop Security' pilot program, launched in partnership with American Airlines, aims to cut connection times by more than 50 percent. This initiative is seen as a 'commonsense security approach' that maintains rigorous screening standards while enhancing efficiency. Similarly, Fox News covered the program's launch, emphasizing its goal to eliminate redundant passenger and baggage screenings for international travelers, thereby improving the overall travel experience.

While specific negative media coverage is limited, potential concerns may include apprehensions about maintaining security standards when reducing rescreening procedures. Critics might argue that bypassing additional screenings could increase security risks if foreign airport screenings are not consistently up to U.S. standards. Additionally, there could be skepticism about the program's effectiveness in practice and whether it might inadvertently create vulnerabilities in the security process. Ensuring that all participating foreign airports adhere strictly to agreed-upon security protocols will be crucial to address these concerns.

The analysis of H.R. 9388, the One-Stop Pilot Program Extension Act, reveals no direct industry overlaps between the bill's subject matter and the sponsor, Carlos Gimenez's top donor industries. While there is lobbying activity in the healthcare sector, with OSF Healthcare System contributing $60,000, and other contributions from companies like Organogenesis and Egan-Jones Ratings Company, these do not directly correlate with the bill's focus. The absence of direct financial ties between the sponsor's donors and the bill's provisions suggests a low risk of conflicts of interest. However, the lobbying amounts indicate that there is interest in the healthcare space, which could warrant further scrutiny in the future.

Organizations that lobbied on issues related to this bill's policy area.

Source: Senate Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) filings, 2026

Top industries funding Carlos Gimenez, ranked by total contributions.

Source: OpenSecrets.org (Center for Responsive Politics)