Congress·In Committee·H.R. 7823

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.

Trusted Traveler Programs: New Rights to Appeal Denials

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Next up: A house committee

This bill is currently in the House Committee on Homeland Security and the Committee on Ways and Means. No action has been taken on this proposal since March 2026, which means it has been stalled for four months. The bill must be reviewed by these committees before it can move forward.

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Key Points

This bill would require the Department of Homeland Security to create a formal way for people to appeal if they are denied or kicked out of programs like TSA PreCheck, Global Entry, and NEXUS. Currently, it can be very difficult for travelers to find out why they were rejected or how to fix the issue.
The government would have to provide a written explanation for why a person was denied or had their membership canceled. They would also have to give clear deadlines and instructions on how to appeal the decision or when the person can try applying again.
To make the process easier to follow, the Department of Homeland Security would be required to launch a website and a phone number for status updates. While an appeal is being processed, the government must send the traveler a written update on their case at least once every 30 days.

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Milestones

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Mar 5, 2026House

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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Mar 5, 2026

Introduced in House

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Source Information

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Congressional Bill

Official Title

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.

Bill NumberHR 7823

Congress119th Congress

ChamberHouse of Representatives

Latest ActionReferred 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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