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.
119-HR-9382119th CongressIntroduced Jun 22, 2026Immigration
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Status
Introduced
Committee
Floor Vote
Other Chamber
Signed
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Sponsor
Rep. Kennedy, Timothy M. [D-NY-26](D-NY-26)3 cosponsors
Summary
This bill requires U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to link the applications of family members (parents, legal guardians, children, grandparents, grandchildren, and siblings residing within a single household) throughout the NEXUS application process (an expedited border inspections program between the United-States and Canada).
CBP must permit a family member to schedule NEXUS interviews for all linked family members and may provide linked family members the option to participate in joint interviews.
CBP may exempt from the interview process a child under 14 years of age who is linked to an eligible family member.
Subjects
Border security and unlawful immigrationComputers and information technologyFamily relationshipsImmigration status and proceduresVisas and passports
Actions (15)
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Sep 16, 2026Senate
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sep 16, 2026House floor actions
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5899)
Sep 16, 2026House floor actions
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
Sep 16, 2026Library of Congress
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 9382.
Sep 16, 2026House floor actions
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5899-5900)
Sep 16, 2026House floor actions
Mr. Van Epps moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Sep 16, 2026House floor actions
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 726.
Sep 15, 2026House floor actions
Reported by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 119-828.
Sep 15, 2026House floor actions
Reported by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 119-828.
Sep 15, 2026Library of Congress
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 30 - 0.
Jun 24, 2026House committee actions
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jun 24, 2026House committee actions
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
Jun 22, 2026House floor actions
Introduced in House
Jun 22, 2026Library of Congress
Introduced in House
Jun 22, 2026Library of Congress