A Republican bill with 10 Republican cosponsors · See all 10 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The "No Passports for Terrorists and Traffickers Act" authorizes the denial or revocation of passports for specific individuals. It directs the Secretary of State to refuse passports to those charged with or convicted of certain violations or those providing material support to designated foreign terrorist organizations. The bill allows for specific exceptions for return travel to the United States and for humanitarian or emergency needs. Individuals facing these actions have the right to request a hearing to appeal the decision. The Secretary must also report these actions to specific House and Senate committees.
Yes
- Scored +5
Does this give the federal government more power?
The bill expands the Secretary of State's authority to deny or revoke passports based on terrorist affiliation.
- Scored +4
Does this protect the right to fair treatment by the courts?
The bill establishes a formal right of review and hearing for individuals facing passport revocation.
- Scored +3
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?
The bill requires reporting of passport denials and revocations to Congressional committees.
The opposite
- Scored -5
Would immigrants be better off under this?
The bill restricts travel capabilities which could disproportionately impact individuals with international ties or legal challenges.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Facilitating Return to the United States: Under Section 2(a)(3)(A), the Secretary of State can limit a passport or issue a limited passport card to allow an individual to travel back to the United States. This could be beneficial for those needing to return home despite being subject to the new restrictions.
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Humanitarian and Emergency Relief: Section 2(a)(3)(B) allows the Secretary of State to issue passports to individuals who would otherwise be ineligible if emergency circumstances or humanitarian needs are determined to exist.
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Due Process through Appeals: Section 2(b) provides a right of review, allowing individuals to request a hearing to appeal the denial or revocation of their passport within 60 days of receiving notice.
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Path to Passport Restoration: Section 2(c) allows for the possibility of re-issuing a passport if an individual demonstrates they were acquitted of the described acts or if the Secretary changes their determination.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Denial of Travel Privileges: Under Section 2(a)(1), individuals may be refused a passport if they are charged with or convicted of specific violations, or if the Secretary determines they provided material support to a foreign terrorist organization.
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Loss of Existing Travel Documents: Section 2(a)(2) requires the Secretary of State to revoke passports previously issued to individuals who meet the ineligibility criteria.
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Broad Definition of Material Support: Section 2(e)(2) defines "material support" very broadly, including property, services, financial instruments, lodging, training, and even personnel, which could impact a wide range of activities.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this give the federal government more power? — The bill expands the Secretary of State's authority to deny or revoke passports based on terrorist affiliation. Does this protect the right to fair treatment by the courts? — The bill establishes a formal right of review and hearing for individuals facing passport revocation. Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The bill requires reporting of passport denials and revocations to Congressional committees.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would immigrants be better off under this? — The bill restricts travel capabilities which could disproportionately impact individuals with international ties or legal challenges.
- 9/16/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/23/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/10/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- 8 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
One bill Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
Earl CarterRepublican · Georgia
Scott DesJarlaisRepublican · Tennessee
Mike HaridopolosRepublican · Florida
Barry MooreRepublican · Alabama
John McGuireRepublican · Virginia
Addison McDowellRepublican · North Carolina
Ralph NormanRepublican · South Carolina
Marlin StutzmanRepublican · Indiana
W. SteubeRepublican · Florida
Ryan ZinkeRepublican · Montana