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Improving Terrorist Watchlist Accuracy and Data Transparency.

This Act aims to enhance the accuracy of Department of Homeland Security's terrorism screening information, including the No Fly List. It mandates quality assurance reviews and audits to ensure data is error-free, potentially reducing the risk of citizens being wrongly placed on such lists and facilitating the correction of erroneous entries.
Key points
Mandates quality assurance reviews before an individual is nominated for a terrorist watchlist to prevent errors.
Requires annual audits of U.S. persons' nominations to watchlists, verifying accuracy and criteria compliance.
Establishes a random audit program for all watchlist nominations to regularly check data accuracy.
Demands prompt notification of errors and requests for correction or retraction of inaccurate data within 24 hours.
Ensures consultation with the FBI and NCTC if erroneous data corrections are not made within 30 days.
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_4971
Sponsor: Rep. Thompson, Bennie G. [D-MS-2]
Process start date: 2025-08-15
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Terrorist Watchlist Data Accuracy and Transparency Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_4971.

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 2025-08-15.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Mandates quality assurance reviews before an individual is nominated for a terrorist watchlist to prevent errors.
  • Requires annual audits of U.S. persons' nominations to watchlists, verifying accuracy and criteria compliance.
  • Establishes a random audit program for all watchlist nominations to regularly check data accuracy.
  • Demands prompt notification of errors and requests for correction or retraction of inaccurate data within 24 hours.
  • Ensures consultation with the FBI and NCTC if erroneous data corrections are not made within 30 days.
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. Thompson, Bennie G. [D-MS-2].

What is the latest detailed status?

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

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-23.

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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