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Congress·Passed House·3 months ago

Congress Orders DHS Threat Assessment on Terror Risks From Syria-Linked Individuals, Including Steps to Block U.S. Entry

Also known as: Syria Terrorism Threat Assessment Act

Legislative Progress

✓ Filed
✓ Review
✓ House
Senate
President

Impacts

Mixed Impacts(5)
Immigrant
Neutral
Green Card
Neutral
Visa Holder
Neutral
Child Tax Credit
Neutral
Federal Employee
Neutral

Key Points

  • Congress directs the Department of Homeland Security to review terrorism threats to the U.S. from people in Syria tied to certain terrorist groups.
  • The report must identify each person’s country of origin and name the terrorist group they’re linked to.
  • DHS must explain how well it can identify, track, and monitor these individuals—and what makes that hard.
  • DHS must also describe what it is doing to reduce the threat and stop these individuals from entering the United States.
  • DHS must send this assessment to key House and Senate homeland security committees within 60 days after the law is enacted, with a public version and an optional classified section.
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Milestones

6 milestones16 actions
Nov 20, 2025Senate

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

Nov 19, 2025House

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Nov 19, 2025House

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4782)

Nov 19, 2025

Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4782)

Nov 19, 2025House

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1327.

What Happens Next

Projected impacts based on AI analysis

Right after the bill is signed into law

DHS begins the threat assessment work (data gathering and coordination with other agencies)

Behind the scenes, analysts and investigators may prioritize identifying risks tied to people in Syria linked to terrorist-designated groups; the public may not see changes yet.

Related News

6 articles
Anadolu Agency·3 months ago

US House passes Syria Terrorism Threat Assessment Act

Report on House passage by voice vote of the Syria Terrorism Threat Assessment Act directing DHS to assess terror threats posed by individuals in Syria tied to designated terrorist groups.

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Congressman Morgan Luttrell (official site)·3 months ago

Luttrell Legislation Targeting Syria Terrorism Threats Passes House

Statement following House passage of the bill requiring DHS to conduct a terrorism threat assessment focused on individuals in Syria affiliated with designated terrorist organizations.

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House Committee on Homeland Security (news release)·3 months ago

Homeland Republicans Applaud House Passage of Committee Legislation to Bolster Cyber Defenses, Combat Foreign and Domestic Threats

Roundup release that includes mention/quotes on the Syria Terrorism Threat Assessment Act as part of a package of homeland security bills advanced in the House.

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Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Syria Terrorism Threat Assessment Act

Bill NumberHR 1327
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

Sponsor

Cosponsors

(3)
D: 1R: 2

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