Congress·In Committee·H.R. 4971

Terrorist Watchlist Data Accuracy and Transparency Act

Terrorist Watchlist: Improving Data Accuracy

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This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security to double-check every name they suggest for the terrorist watchlist. This includes lists like the No Fly List to make sure no one is added by mistake.
Officials would have to perform yearly audits on all U.S. citizens and permanent residents currently on these lists. They must prove that each person still belongs on the list and that their information is correct.
If the department finds an error, they must tell the FBI within 24 hours. If the mistake isn't fixed within 30 days, top leaders must meet to figure out why the person is still being tracked.
This plan aims to protect innocent people from being wrongly flagged as security risks. It also requires a yearly report to Congress showing how many names were corrected or removed because of mistakes.

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Aug 18, 2025House

Referred to the Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence.

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Aug 15, 2025House

Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.

Aug 15, 2025

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Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Terrorist Watchlist Data Accuracy and Transparency Act

Bill NumberHR 4971

Congress119th Congress

ChamberHouse of Representatives

Latest ActionReferred to the Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence.

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