US travel group, lawmakers urge Trump to resume use of Global Entry program

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during an event to honor "Angel Families" who have lost family members to crimes committed by people in the country illegally, at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., February 23, 2026. REUTERS/Evelyn Hockstein

WASHINGTON, Feb 24 (Reuters) - ⁠A U.S. travel industry group and lawmakers on Tuesday called on Donald Trump's administration ⁠to reinstate the Global Entry program, which expedites U.S. customs and immigration ‌clearance for pre-approved, low-risk travelersentering the United States.

The Department of Homeland Security on Sunday suspended the program but reversed course on its initial plan to also suspend the Transportation Security Administration's PreCheck program. The DHS said the ​move was necessary to "preserve limited funds and personnel" during ⁠a partial shutdown.