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HR 9382

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.

119th Congress Introduced by Tim Kennedy and 1 co-sponsor

HR 9382 would link family NEXUS applications and allow joint scheduling or interviews, with under-14 exemptions, to streamline processing.

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Bill Summary · HR 9382

Overview

  • Bill: HR 9382
  • Session: 119th Congress, 2nd Session
  • Purpose: Require the Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to link together applications of family members throughout the NEXUS application process, with related provisions for scheduling and conducting interviews.
  • Introduced: June 22, 2026 by Rep. Kennedy (NY)
  • Reported out: Committee on Homeland Security, with a unanimous voice vote (Yeas and Nays: 30-0) on June 24, 2026
  • Co-sponsors: Rep. Nick LaLota, Rep. Tim Kennedy

Main purpose and intent

The bill seeks to streamline and coordinate the NEXUS application process for families by tying together the applications of family members and enabling joint scheduling and interviews where feasible. The intent appears to be reducing administrative burden on families navigating the NEXUS program (which provides expedited border processing for trusted travelers along the U.S.-Canada border) by allowing linked applications and, potentially, joint interviews.

Key provisions and changes

  • Linking family applications (Section 1(a))
    • Within 180 days after enactment, CBP must link together the applications of family members who are linked under this section throughout the NEXUS application process.
  • Interview scheduling options (Section 1(b))
    • CBP must permit an individual family member to schedule interviews for all linked family members within the NEXUS process.
    • CBP may offer the option to conduct joint interviews for linked families.
  • Interview exemption for young children (Section 1(c))
    • The CBP may exempt a child under 14 years of age, who is linked to an eligible family member’s application, from in-person interviews.
  • Definitions (Section 1(d))
    • Family members: Parents, legal guardians, children, grandparents, grandchildren, and siblings residing in the same household.
    • NEXUS: The program under section 404 of the Enhanced Border Security and Visa Entry Reform Act of 2002, related to joint U.S.-Canada projects for alternative inspections services.

Who is affected

  • Applicants and their families applying for NEXUS, particularly those applying as multiple related individuals (e.g., households with parents, children, grandparents, etc.).
  • CBP, which would implement linking of applications, adjust scheduling systems, and potentially coordinate joint interviews.
  • Young children (under 14) may be exempt from interviews if linked to an eligible family member’s application.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Implementation deadline: Not later than 180 days after enactment, CBP must implement the linking of family applications and related processes.
  • Interview logistics: The bill requires CBP to allow scheduling for all linked family members and to offer joint interviews when feasible.
  • Exemptions: Single child under 14 linked to an eligible family member may be exempt from an interview.
  • Legislative status (as of provided text): Introduced and referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security; Committee markup occurred on June 24, 2026, with a unanimous report out (30-0).

Potential impacts

  • Administrative burden: Could reduce duplicative steps for families applying with multiple members, potentially speeding processing and improving user experience.
  • Operational changes: May require updates to CBP’s appointment and case management systems to link and manage family-wide interviews, and to support joint interviews.
  • Accessibility and efficiency: Joint interviews could save time and resources for families and CBP, though implementation risk exists in scheduling coordination.

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Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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