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Expanding the Definition of Terrorist Activity in Immigration Law

This act broadens the definition of "engaging in terrorist activity" within immigration law. It means that threatening, attempting, or conspiring to take terrorist actions will be treated the same as actually carrying them out. This could affect individuals seeking entry to the U.S. or those already residing there, if their actions are deemed terrorism-related.
Key points
The definition of "engaging in terrorist activity" now includes threats, attempts, and conspiracies.
New rules may impact immigration processes and the status of individuals in the U.S.
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Status: Expired
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_9683
Sponsor: Rep. Higgins, Clay [R-LA-3]
Process start date: 2022-12-22
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Protect Against Terrorist Threats (PATT) Act of 2022

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_9683.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-12-22.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The definition of "engaging in terrorist activity" now includes threats, attempts, and conspiracies.
  • New rules may impact immigration processes and the status of individuals in the U.S.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Higgins, Clay [R-LA-3].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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