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Congress Can Block Removal of Organizations from Terrorist List

This bill grants Congress the power to block the Secretary of State's decision to remove an organization from the terrorist list. This means that even if the Secretary determines an organization is no longer a threat, Congress can prevent its removal, impacting national security and foreign policy.
Key points
Congress gains the right to block or revoke the removal of an organization from the terrorist list.
The Secretary of State must notify Congress 45 days before a planned removal of an organization from the list.
Congress can pass a special joint resolution to prevent an organization from being removed from the terrorist list.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_S_3871
Sponsor: Sen. Marshall, Roger [R-KS]
Process start date: 2022-03-17
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

A bill to provide a means for Congress to prevent an organization's designation as a foreign terrorist organization from being revoked by the Secretary of State.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_3871.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-03-17.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Congress gains the right to block or revoke the removal of an organization from the terrorist list.
  • The Secretary of State must notify Congress 45 days before a planned removal of an organization from the list.
  • Congress can pass a special joint resolution to prevent an organization from being removed from the terrorist list.
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 Sen. Marshall, Roger [R-KS].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

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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