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Introduced
07/10/2019
07/10/2019
In Committee
03/11/2020
03/11/2020
Crossed Over
10/15/2019
10/15/2019
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
Trusted Traveler Reconsideration and Restoration Act of 2019 Trusted Traveler Reconsideration and Restoration Act of 2019 This bill directs (1) the Government Accountability Office to review Department of Homeland Security (DHS) trusted traveler programs, and (2) DHS to extend the enrollment period where an individual's participation in a trusted traveler program was revoked in error.
AI Summary
This bill, the Trusted Traveler Reconsideration and Restoration Act of 2019, directs the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to review the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) trusted traveler programs, examining data tracking, coordination with other agencies on redress procedures, and traveler access to reconsideration processes. It also requires DHS to extend the enrollment period for individuals whose participation in a trusted traveler program was revoked in error, restoring their access for the same duration as the revocation. The purpose of this legislation is to ensure transparency and accountability in DHS's administration of these programs, which allow pre-screened travelers to use expedited security screening at airports and border crossings.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 485. (on 06/25/2020)
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