H.R.4971

Terrorist Watchlist Data Accuracy and Transparency Act

Introduced·8/15/25

Terrorist Watchlist Data Accuracy and Transparency Act aims to improve the accuracy of the Department of Homeland Security's terrorism screening.

The Terrorist Watchlist Data Accuracy and Transparency Act amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to enhance the accuracy of the Department of Homeland Security's terrorism screening information. It mandates quality assurance reviews of nominations for inclusion in the terrorist watchlist and other terrorism databases. The Secretary of Homeland Security must ensure these reviews are included in initial nominations submitted to the Federal Bureau of Investigation's Terrorist Screening Center and the National Counterterrorism Center. The act also requires annual audits of nominations of U.S.

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Where it stands

Current
Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence Committee
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Committee decision

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History

Aug 18, 2025

House

Referred to the Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence.

Aug 15, 2025

House

Introduced in House

Aug 15, 2025

House

Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.