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No Passports for Terrorists and Traffickers Act

USA119th CongressHR-3860| House 
| Updated: 6/10/2025
Sheri Biggs

Sheri Biggs

Republican Representative

South Carolina

Cosponsors (10)
Barry Moore (Republican)Ryan K. Zinke (Republican)Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (Republican)W. Gregory Steube (Republican)Mike Haridopolos (Republican)Scott DesJarlais (Republican)Addison P. McDowell (Republican)Marlin A. Stutzman (Republican)John J. McGuire (Republican)Ralph Norman (Republican)

Foreign Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill amends the Passport Act of 1926 to grant the Secretary of State new authority. It mandates the Secretary to refuse to issue or revoke passports for individuals who have been charged with or convicted of providing material support to terrorists, or who are determined to have knowingly aided a designated foreign terrorist organization. Key provisions include exceptions allowing for a limited passport for return travel to the United States and a waiver for humanitarian or emergency circumstances. Individuals whose passports are denied or revoked have a right to appeal the decision through a hearing within 60 days. The bill also outlines a process for passport restoration if an individual is acquitted or the determination changes. Furthermore, it requires the Secretary to submit a report to Congress within 30 days regarding any such passport actions. The legislation defines "material support" broadly, while explicitly excluding medicine or religious materials, and includes a rule of construction to protect First Amendment rights.
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Timeline
Jun 10, 2025
Introduced in House
Jun 10, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
  • June 10, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • June 10, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Immigration

Related Bills

  • HR 119-5300: Department of State Policy Provisions Act

No Passports for Terrorists and Traffickers Act

USA119th CongressHR-3860| House 
| Updated: 6/10/2025
This bill amends the Passport Act of 1926 to grant the Secretary of State new authority. It mandates the Secretary to refuse to issue or revoke passports for individuals who have been charged with or convicted of providing material support to terrorists, or who are determined to have knowingly aided a designated foreign terrorist organization. Key provisions include exceptions allowing for a limited passport for return travel to the United States and a waiver for humanitarian or emergency circumstances. Individuals whose passports are denied or revoked have a right to appeal the decision through a hearing within 60 days. The bill also outlines a process for passport restoration if an individual is acquitted or the determination changes. Furthermore, it requires the Secretary to submit a report to Congress within 30 days regarding any such passport actions. The legislation defines "material support" broadly, while explicitly excluding medicine or religious materials, and includes a rule of construction to protect First Amendment rights.
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Timeline
Jun 10, 2025
Introduced in House
Jun 10, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
  • June 10, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • June 10, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Sheri Biggs

Sheri Biggs

Republican Representative

South Carolina

Cosponsors (10)
Barry Moore (Republican)Ryan K. Zinke (Republican)Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (Republican)W. Gregory Steube (Republican)Mike Haridopolos (Republican)Scott DesJarlais (Republican)Addison P. McDowell (Republican)Marlin A. Stutzman (Republican)John J. McGuire (Republican)Ralph Norman (Republican)

Foreign Affairs Committee

Immigration

Related Bills

  • HR 119-5300: Department of State Policy Provisions Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted