To direct the Secretary of Homeland Security, acting through the Traveler Redress Inquiry Program of the Department of Homeland Security, to provide to individuals whose enrollment in a Trusted Traveler program is denied, suspended, or early terminated an option to appeal such denial, suspension, or early termination, as the case may be, and for other purposes.

United States119th CongressHR-7823House of Representatives
Updated: Mar 6, 2026

Summary

This bill directs the Secretary of Homeland Security to establish a formal appeal process for individuals whose enrollment in various Trusted Traveler programs is denied, suspended, or early terminated. Upon such a decision, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), through its Traveler Redress Inquiry Program (TRIP), must provide the individual with a clear option to appeal. Individuals must receive comprehensive written information detailing the reason for the adverse decision , along with specific dates and timeframes for the appeal process, including any other available appeal avenues and options for reapplication. Within 90 days, DHS must also make this information publicly accessible on its website, including a telephone number for appeal status inquiries. For those appealing through TRIP, written status updates must be provided at least every 30 days. The bill specifies that these provisions apply to programs such as PreCheck Global Entry SENTRI FAST NEXUS the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Business Travel Card program , ensuring a standardized redress mechanism across these key travel facilitation initiatives.

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  1. Introduced in House

  2. 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.

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  3. Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security.

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