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A bill to direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to amend certain regulations to permit certain children to accompany their parents or legal guardians through Global Entry airport lanes, and for other purposes.
1/14/2025, 7:03 PM
Summary of Bill S 5538
Bill 118 s 5538, also known as the "Child Passenger Protection Act," aims to allow certain children to accompany their parents or legal guardians through Global Entry airport lanes. Global Entry is a program that allows pre-approved travelers to expedite their entry into the United States.
The bill directs the Secretary of Homeland Security to amend regulations to permit children under a certain age to use Global Entry lanes with their parents or legal guardians. This would make the travel process more efficient and convenient for families, as they would not have to split up at airport security checkpoints.
The purpose of this bill is to ensure the safety and well-being of children while also streamlining the travel process for families. By allowing children to accompany their parents or legal guardians through Global Entry lanes, it would reduce the likelihood of children getting separated from their families and provide a more seamless travel experience for all parties involved. Overall, the Child Passenger Protection Act seeks to make travel easier and more secure for families using the Global Entry program.
The bill directs the Secretary of Homeland Security to amend regulations to permit children under a certain age to use Global Entry lanes with their parents or legal guardians. This would make the travel process more efficient and convenient for families, as they would not have to split up at airport security checkpoints.
The purpose of this bill is to ensure the safety and well-being of children while also streamlining the travel process for families. By allowing children to accompany their parents or legal guardians through Global Entry lanes, it would reduce the likelihood of children getting separated from their families and provide a more seamless travel experience for all parties involved. Overall, the Child Passenger Protection Act seeks to make travel easier and more secure for families using the Global Entry program.
Current Status of Bill S 5538
Bill S 5538 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since December 16, 2024. Bill S 5538 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on December 16, 2024. Bill S 5538's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. as of December 16, 2024
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 5538
Total Number of Sponsors
3Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
3Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
1Democrat Cosponsors
1Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 5538
Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 5538
A bill to direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to amend certain regulations to permit certain children to accompany their parents or legal guardians through Global Entry airport lanes, and for other purposes.
A bill to direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to amend certain regulations to permit certain children to accompany their parents or legal guardians through Global Entry airport lanes, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 5538
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