Bills · HR 3860
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 3860Immigration
No Passports for Terrorists and Traffickers Act
INTRO JUN 10· LAST ACTION JUN 10
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it deals with national security and the government's power to control international travel for its citizens. If it becomes law, it would give the Secretary of State a clear and, in some cases, mandatory authority to prevent individuals linked to terrorism from traveling internationally with a U.S. passport. This could be seen as a way to enhance safety by restricting the movement of potential threats.
However, it also raises questions about due process, especially for those whose passports are denied or revoked based on the Secretary's determination of 'material support' rather than a criminal conviction. While there's an appeal process, the initial action could significantly impact a person's life and freedom to travel. Voters should care because it balances national security concerns with individual liberties, specifically the right to travel, and defines the conditions under which that right can be curtailed.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Requires the Secretary of State to deny or revoke passports for individuals charged with or convicted of specific terrorism financing or support violations.
This provision aims to prevent individuals legally implicated in terrorism from using U.S. passports for international travel.
PROVISION 02
Requires the Secretary of State to deny or revoke passports for individuals determined by the Secretary to have knowingly provided material support to a designated foreign terrorist organization.
This expands the grounds for passport action to include those not necessarily convicted but identified as aiding terrorist groups by the Secretary of State.
PROVISION 03
Establishes a right for individuals to request a hearing to appeal a passport denial or revocation within 60 days.
This provides a mechanism for individuals to challenge the government's decision, addressing due process concerns.
PROVISION 04
Allows exceptions for issuing a limited passport solely for return travel to the United States or for humanitarian/emergency needs.
These exceptions provide flexibility in cases where individuals need to return home or face dire circumstances, even if otherwise ineligible.
PROVISION 05
Defines "material support" broadly to include various forms of aid but explicitly excludes medicine or religious materials.
This definition clarifies what actions could lead to passport denial or revocation, while also protecting humanitarian or religious activities.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 10
R· South Carolina
YRS IN OFFICE
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSJUN 10
Introduced in House
JUN 10
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 3860
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedJun 10, 2025
Last actionJun 10, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · FOREIGN AFFAIRS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JUN 10, 2025
House BillHR 3860Immigration
No Passports for Terrorists and Traffickers Act
INTRODUCED JUN 10, 2025· LAST ACTION JUN 10, 2025
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READING
4 min
COSPONSORS
10
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