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No Passports for Terrorists and Traffickers Act

New rules allow the denial or revocation of passports for individuals charged with or convicted of supporting terrorism, or those who knowingly aided terrorist organizations. Affected citizens have the right to appeal the decision, and in exceptional circumstances, a passport may be issued for humanitarian reasons or to facilitate return to the U.S.
Key points
Passports can be denied or revoked for individuals affiliated with foreign terrorist organizations.
Individuals whose passports are denied or revoked have the right to appeal the decision within 60 days.
In emergency or humanitarian situations, a passport may be issued despite ineligibility, or for return travel to the United States.
The act defines "material support" for terrorist organizations, excluding medicine and religious materials.
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_3860
Sponsor: Rep. Biggs, Sheri [R-SC-3]
Process start date: 2025-06-10
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

No Passports for Terrorists and Traffickers Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_3860.

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 2025-06-10.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Passports can be denied or revoked for individuals affiliated with foreign terrorist organizations.
  • Individuals whose passports are denied or revoked have the right to appeal the decision within 60 days.
  • In emergency or humanitarian situations, a passport may be issued despite ineligibility, or for return travel to the United States.
  • The act defines "material support" for terrorist organizations, excluding medicine and religious materials.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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. Biggs, Sheri [R-SC-3].

What is the latest detailed status?

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

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-22.

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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