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.

Sponsor: Veronica Escobar (Democratic-TX)March 5, 2026

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Travelers denied Trusted Traveler programs would get a chance to appeal decisions and receive clear information.

Travelers who are denied, suspended, or removed from programs like TSA PreCheck or Global Entry would gain a formal way to appeal these decisions. The Department of Homeland Security would also provide clear written reasons for these decisions and regular updates on appeals. This would make the process more transparent for many travelers.

What Would Change

Currently, travelers denied or removed from Trusted Traveler programs may not have a clear appeal process or detailed information about the decision. After this bill, the Department of Homeland Security would be required to offer a formal appeal option. It would also provide written reasons for decisions, appeal instructions, and reapplication options. Within 90 days of the bill becoming law, this information would also be publicly available online. Travelers would also get appeal status updates every 30 days.

Key Provisions

Requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to offer an appeal option if your Trusted Traveler program enrollment is denied, suspended, or ended.
Requires DHS to provide written reasons for these decisions, along with details on how to appeal and reapply.
Requires DHS to make information about appeal and reapplication options publicly available on its website within 90 days of the bill becoming law.
Requires DHS to provide regular written updates on the status of any appeal, at least every 30 days.
Applies these new rules to programs like TSA PreCheck, Global Entry, SENTRI, FAST, NEXUS, and the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Business Travel Card.

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