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Improving Travel for Families Act

USA118th CongressHR-5969| House 
| Updated: 3/6/2024
Morgan Luttrell

Morgan Luttrell

Republican Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (2)
Glenn Ivey (Democratic)Mark E. Green (Republican)

Homeland Security Committee, Ways and Means Committee, Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, Border Security and Enforcement Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Improving Travel for Families Act This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to allow a child who is 10 years old or younger to accompany their parent (or legal guardian) in the Global Entry lane when arriving at a U.S. international airport if the parent or guardian is a Global Entry member but the child is not. (Global Entry is a trusted traveler program that allows for the expedited processing of preapproved, low-risk travelers at certain ports of entry.) If a parent is applying for Global Entry on behalf of such children (i.e., children authorized by this bill to travel under the parent's Global Entry membership), DHS must allow that parent to schedule a single interview relating to the parent's relationship with up to four such children.

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Timeline
Oct 17, 2023
Introduced in House
Oct 25, 2023
Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Oct 25, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.
Nov 8, 2023
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Nov 8, 2023
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Mar 1, 2024
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 332.
Mar 1, 2024
Committee on Ways and Means discharged.
Mar 1, 2024
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 118-403, Part I.
Mar 5, 2024
Mr. Green (TN) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Mar 5, 2024
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H787-788)
Mar 5, 2024
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5969.
Mar 5, 2024
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H787)
Mar 5, 2024
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H787)
Mar 5, 2024
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Mar 6, 2024
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Dec 16, 2024

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 118-5538
Introduced in Senate
  • October 17, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • October 25, 2023
    Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • October 25, 2023
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.


  • November 8, 2023
    Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.


  • November 8, 2023
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • March 1, 2024
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 332.


  • March 1, 2024
    Committee on Ways and Means discharged.


  • March 1, 2024
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 118-403, Part I.


  • March 5, 2024
    Mr. Green (TN) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • March 5, 2024
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H787-788)


  • March 5, 2024
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5969.


  • March 5, 2024
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H787)


  • March 5, 2024
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H787)


  • March 5, 2024
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • March 6, 2024
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.


  • December 16, 2024

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 118-5538
    Introduced in Senate

Transportation and Public Works

Aviation and airportsFamily servicesTransportation safety and securityTravel and tourism

Improving Travel for Families Act

USA118th CongressHR-5969| House 
| Updated: 3/6/2024
Improving Travel for Families Act This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to allow a child who is 10 years old or younger to accompany their parent (or legal guardian) in the Global Entry lane when arriving at a U.S. international airport if the parent or guardian is a Global Entry member but the child is not. (Global Entry is a trusted traveler program that allows for the expedited processing of preapproved, low-risk travelers at certain ports of entry.) If a parent is applying for Global Entry on behalf of such children (i.e., children authorized by this bill to travel under the parent's Global Entry membership), DHS must allow that parent to schedule a single interview relating to the parent's relationship with up to four such children.

Bill Text Versions

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4 versions available

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Timeline
Oct 17, 2023
Introduced in House
Oct 25, 2023
Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Oct 25, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.
Nov 8, 2023
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Nov 8, 2023
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Mar 1, 2024
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 332.
Mar 1, 2024
Committee on Ways and Means discharged.
Mar 1, 2024
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 118-403, Part I.
Mar 5, 2024
Mr. Green (TN) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Mar 5, 2024
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H787-788)
Mar 5, 2024
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5969.
Mar 5, 2024
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H787)
Mar 5, 2024
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H787)
Mar 5, 2024
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Mar 6, 2024
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Dec 16, 2024

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 118-5538
Introduced in Senate
  • October 17, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • October 25, 2023
    Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • October 25, 2023
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.


  • November 8, 2023
    Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.


  • November 8, 2023
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • March 1, 2024
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 332.


  • March 1, 2024
    Committee on Ways and Means discharged.


  • March 1, 2024
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 118-403, Part I.


  • March 5, 2024
    Mr. Green (TN) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • March 5, 2024
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H787-788)


  • March 5, 2024
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5969.


  • March 5, 2024
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H787)


  • March 5, 2024
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H787)


  • March 5, 2024
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • March 6, 2024
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.


  • December 16, 2024

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 118-5538
    Introduced in Senate
Morgan Luttrell

Morgan Luttrell

Republican Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (2)
Glenn Ivey (Democratic)Mark E. Green (Republican)

Homeland Security Committee, Ways and Means Committee, Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, Border Security and Enforcement Subcommittee

Transportation and Public Works

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Aviation and airportsFamily servicesTransportation safety and securityTravel and tourism