Morgan Luttrell | Official U.S. House headshot
Morgan Luttrell | Official U.S. House headshot
Congressman Morgan Luttrell (R-TX) has introduced a new bill aimed at improving the travel experience for families with young children. The legislation, known as the Improving Travel for Families Act, seeks to simplify the Global Entry process for minors.
Under current regulations, children aged ten and under who are not members of Global Entry are unable to use the Global Entry lanes when traveling with their parent or legal guardian who has Global Entry membership. Additionally, parents are required to schedule individual Global Entry interview appointments for each child, which can be burdensome for families with multiple children.
Congressman Luttrell's bill aims to address these challenges by allowing children to go through the Global Entry lanes with their parent or legal guardian who has Global Entry membership. Furthermore, it proposes the consolidation of appointments, enabling a single appointment for up to four children.
In a statement, Congressman Luttrell emphasized the need for this legislation as the holiday season approaches, stating, "This common-sense legislation will improve travel time and consolidate appointments for those with children seeking Global Entry, simplifying the process for families, especially during busy travel seasons."
The proposed legislation aims to bring Global Entry in line with TSA PreCheck, which already allows children to join their parents in the fast lanes. By implementing these changes, Congressman Luttrell hopes to provide more flexibility for families traveling with children internationally.
The Improving Travel for Families Act is a response to the current challenges faced by families with young children when utilizing Global Entry. By allowing children to utilize Global Entry lines and consolidating appointments, this legislation seeks to streamline the process and make travel more convenient for families.
As of now, the bill has been introduced and will need to go through the legislative process before it can become law. However, it is a step in the right direction towards improving the travel experience for families with young children.
Click this link to access more information: https://luttrell.house.gov/media/press-releases/luttrell-introduces-legislation-consolidate-global-entry-appointments-minors
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