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.
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (16 Sep 2026): Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
What this bill does
This bill, H.R. 9382, would require U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to link together the applications of family members during the NEXUS expedited border inspection program application process. This would allow one family member to schedule interviews for all linked family members and potentially allow for joint interviews. CBP could also exempt children under 14 from the interview requirement if they are linked to an eligible family member. "Family members" in this context includes parents, legal guardians, children, grandparents, grandchildren, and siblings residing in the same household.
The NEXUS program facilitates expedited border crossings between the United States and Canada for pre-approved travelers. This bill directly affects individuals applying for NEXUS with their family members, aiming to streamline the application process for households.
H.R. 9382 has passed the House of Representatives. The bill's next step is to be considered by the Senate.
Plain-English summary generated by Bill100 AI from the official record. Always verify against the source below.
Official 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.
Timeline
16 Sep 2026
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 9382 do?
- This bill, H.R. 9382, would require U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to link together the applications of family members during the NEXUS expedited border inspection program application process. This would allow one family member to schedule interviews for all linked family members and potentially allow for joint interviews. CBP could also exempt children under 14 from the interview requirement if they are linked to an eligible family member. "Family members" in this context includes parents, legal guardians, children, grandparents, grandchildren, and siblings residing in the same household. The NEXUS program facilitates expedited border crossings between the United States and Canada for pre-approved travelers. This bill directly affects individuals applying for NEXUS with their family members, aiming to streamline the application process for households. H.R. 9382 has passed the House of Representatives. The bill's next step is to be considered by the Senate.
- Has H.R. 9382 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 9382. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 9382?
- H.R. 9382 was sponsored by Rep. Kennedy, Timothy M. [D-NY-26] (D-NY), with 3 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 9382?
- Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (16 Sep 2026).
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