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BillHR 7823 · 119

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.

Introduced
Mar 5, 2026
Cosponsors
0
Traction
0
Last Action
Mar 6, 2026

Bill Summary

Requires the Department of Homeland Security to give people a chance to appeal if their application to a Trusted Traveler program is denied, suspended, or terminated early. Establishes an appeals process for these travel programs.

Sponsored By

Veronica Escobar
Democrat · Texas · House

Bill Journey

  1. Mar 5, 2026
  2. Mar 6, 2026You Are Here

    The committee will review the bill, debate amendments, and vote on whether to advance it to the full chamber.

  3. TBD

    The full chamber debates the bill, may amend it, and votes on whether to pass it.

  4. TBD

    If passed by the first chamber, the other chamber considers, may amend, and votes on the bill.

  5. TBD

    If passed by both chambers, the bill goes to the President to sign into law or veto.

Why It Matters

Affects individuals applying for or enrolled in Trusted Traveler programs, such as Global Entry or TSA PreCheck, by giving them a formal way to dispute denial or removal from these programs. Impacts travelers who rely on these programs for expedited security screening.

Impact Areas

Sample
Addresses Supply
Targets an underlying shortage driving costs.
Supports Families
Aimed at easing pressure on working households.
Long-term Impact
Effects compound across multiple budget cycles.
Expands Access
Lowers barriers for first-time participants.

Support & Opposition

Sponsor & cosponsor support by party
1backer
  • Democratic1
Cross-party cosponsors0 · 0%

Documents

1

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Bill Details

Bill TypeHouse Bill · Federal
Primary TopicRights & Representation
CommitteeCommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security
IntroducedMar 5, 2026
Last UpdatedMar 6, 2026
Latest ActionReferred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security.
Subjects
  • Rights
  • Climate
  • Economy

Summary and impact analysis written by Judy (KnowGov's enrichment AI). Bill metadata, status, sponsor, and any floor votes from Prism. Sections marked “Sample” are placeholders not yet connected to live data.