Timothy Kennedy (D-NY)
To require the Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection to link together applications of family members throughout the NEXUS application process, and for other purposes.
A Democratic bill with 2 Republican cosponsors · See all 3 cosponsors
Last activity — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
In the other chamber's committee
Passed one chamber and has been handed to a committee in the other.
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Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- Passed House voice vote
- In Senate committee
The House by voice vote (members called out yes or no together): no member's position on it was recorded.
What this bill would do
This bill requires the Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection to link family members' applications together during the NEXUS application process. It mandates that the Commissioner allow an individual family member to schedule interviews for all linked family members. The bill also gives the Commissioner the option to offer families joint interviews. Additionally, it allows the Commissioner to exempt children under 14 years of age from an interview if they are linked to an eligible family member's application. The bill provides specific definitions for family members and the NEXUS program.
Yes
- Scored +5
Would children be better off under this?
The bill allows for the potential exemption of children under 14 from the interview process.
- Scored +4
Would immigrants be better off under this?
The bill streamlines the NEXUS application process for families through linked applications and potential joint interviews.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Section 1(b)(1): This provision lets one family member schedule interviews for all linked family members, which makes the process more convenient and saves time for households.
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Section 1(b)(2): The Commissioner may offer families the option to conduct joint interviews, potentially reducing the hassle of attending separate appointments.
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Section 1(c): This allows children under 14 years of age to be exempt from an interview if they are linked to an eligible family member, which cuts down on burdens for families applying together.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Section 1: Based on the provided text, there are no specific sections or provisions identified that create negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would children be better off under this? — The bill allows for the potential exemption of children under 14 from the interview process. Would immigrants be better off under this? — The bill streamlines the NEXUS application process for families through linked applications and potential joint interviews.
- 9/16/2026
- Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
- Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
- On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5899)
- DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 9382.
- Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5899-5900)
- Mr. Van Epps moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
- 9/15/2026
- Reported by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 119-828.
- Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 726.
- 7/9/2026
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 6/24/2026
- Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 30 - 0.
- 6/23/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/22/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
- Introduced in House
Nick LaLotaRepublican · New York
John MannionDemocrat · New York
Claudia TenneyRepublican · New York