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.

Plain-English Summary

This bill would give travelers a formal way to appeal if they are denied entry into, suspended from, or removed early from a Trusted Traveler program — such as TSA PreCheck, Global Entry, NEXUS, or SENTRI. These programs allow pre-approved travelers to move through airport security and border checkpoints more quickly and with less screening. Currently, people who lose access to these programs may have limited options to challenge that decision.

Under this bill, the Department of Homeland Security's Traveler Redress Inquiry Program (TRIP) — which already handles travel-related complaints and concerns — would be required to offer a clear appeals process for affected individuals. This means if someone is told they can no longer participate in a Trusted Traveler program, they would have an official channel to contest that decision and seek a review.

This bill primarily affects travelers who have been or could be removed from Trusted Traveler programs, which includes millions of Americans who rely on expedited screening for frequent travel. It aims to ensure that people have a fair opportunity to understand why they were denied or removed and to make their case for reinstatement. The bill has been referred to both the House Committee on Homeland Security and the Committee on Ways and Means for further review.