Increased Transparency: Terrorist Screening Database Encounters at US Border.
This act enhances transparency regarding individuals encountered at the U.S. border who are listed in the terrorist screening database. Citizens will gain access to monthly reports detailing the number of such encounters, their citizenship, and status, aiming to increase public awareness of national security.
Key points
Monthly Public Reports: The government will publish monthly data on the number of individuals from terrorist databases encountered at the border, their citizenship, and status (e.g., whether admitted to the U.S.).
More Information for Congress: Congress will receive detailed information on each such individual, including criminal and immigration history, and reasons for inclusion in the terrorist database.
Special Interest Countries List: Congress will be informed about the list of countries deemed of "special interest" for national security.
Rapid Incident Notifications: Congress will receive notifications within 96 hours of each encounter with an individual from the terrorist database.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_7335
Sponsor: Rep. McClintock, Tom [R-CA-5]
Process start date: 2024-02-13