Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard introduced her first bill in Congress today — a measure improving a TSA program in which wounded and severely disabled service members and veterans undergo “sensitive screening” at airports.

The measure would require all screeners to be trained on the correct procedures and to make the policy law.

“For our wounded warriors and their families, airline travel can be an especially difficult experience,” Gabbard said in a release. “Due to the nature of their injuries and disabilities, removing a belt, shoe or jacket can be more than just an inconvenience.  These selfless heroes should not have to face lengthy, invasive, and even humiliating screening procedures at our airports. The Helping Heroes Fly Act is one step toward ensuring they do not face unnecessary hardships after having served our country with courage and dignity.

Rep. Cedric Richmond, D-La., and Rep. Dave Joyce, R-Ohio, are also sponsors.

— Kery Murakami