Bill · H.R. 7823· House(119-HR-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.
- Introduced
- 3/5/2026
- Last activity
- 3/6/2026 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security.
- Sponsored by
- Veronica Escobar
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill directs the Secretary of Homeland Security to establish an appeal process for individuals facing denial, suspension, or early termination from specific Trusted Traveler programs. Acting through the Traveler Redress Inquiry Program, the Secretary must provide written notice explaining the reasons for these actions and detailing how to appeal. The bill also requires the Secretary to publish appeal information and a contact telephone number on a Department of Homeland Security website. Furthermore, individuals pursuing an appeal must receive written status updates at least every 30 days. These requirements apply to programs such as PreCheck, Global Entry, SENTRI, FAST, NEXUS, and the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Business Travel Card.
Yes· 3 of 4
Does this protect the right to fair treatment by the courts?+8
The bill establishes an appeal process and regular status updates for individuals facing denial or termination of program enrollment.
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+7
The bill mandates written explanations for enrollment decisions and requires information to be posted on a public website.
Would immigrants be better off under this?+4
The bill provides recourse and transparency for individuals using programs like NEXUS and SENTRI used for crossing borders.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Right to Appeal: The bill provides an option for individuals to appeal when their enrollment in a Trusted Traveler program is denied, suspended, or ended early (Section 1(a)(1)).
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Clear Communication: The Secretary must provide written information explaining the specific reasons for the denial, suspension, or termination, which helps individuals understand why they lost their status (Section 1(a)(2)(A)).
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Guidance on Next Steps: Individuals will receive written details regarding appeal options, relevant dates, and potential ways to reapply for enrollment (Section 1(a)(2)(B-D)).
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Accessibility of Information: The Secretary is required to make appeal information and a specific telephone number publicly available on a website to help people track their appeal status (Section 1(b)).
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Regular Status Updates: For those undergoing an appeal, the Secretary must provide written updates no less frequently than every 30 days to keep the individual informed of their progress (Section 1(c)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly mentioned in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Due Process+8Improves Government Transparency+7
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Immigrants+4
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Border Security+1
- 3/6/2026
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security.
- 3/5/2026
- 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.
- Introduced in House