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Syria Terrorism Threat Assessment Act

H.R. 1327 · 119th Congress (2025-2026)

H.R. 1327119TH CONGRESSINTRODUCED 02/13/2025REP. LUTTRELLR-TX · SPONSORLeft: no (Sponsor Ranking)Lean left: no (Sponsor Ranking)Center: no (Sponsor Ranking)Lean right: no (Sponsor Ranking)Right: DW-NOMINATE +0.59 (Sponsor Ranking)RIGHT(SPONSOR RANKING)INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS

4 members · Left 1 · Center 0 · Right 3 (Bill Ranking)

SponsorRep. Luttrell, Morgan (R-TX) (Introduced 02/13/2025)
Sponsor Voting RecordRight · DW-NOMINATE +0.59 · measured from every roll-call vote this member has cast (voteview.com) (Sponsor Ranking)
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support across the spectrum: 4 members signed on (Bill Ranking) this bill: sponsor + current cosponsors, each once

CommitteesSenate - Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee; House - Homeland Security Committee; House - Homeland Security Committee; House - Homeland Security Committee
Latest Action11/20/2025 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Roll Call VotesThere have been no roll call votes
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Summary (1)

Reported to House (07/10/2025)

Syria Terrorism Threat Assessment Act

This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security to provide Congress with an assessment of terrorist threats to the United States posed by individuals in Syria affiliated with either a foreign terrorist organization or a specially designated global terrorist organization.

Text (4)

Engrossed in House (EH)

119 HR 1327 EH: Syria Terrorism Threat Assessment Act U.S. House of Representatives text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. I 119th CONGRESS1st Session H. R. 1327

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to conduct a threat assessment of terrorist threats to the United States posed by individuals in Syria with an affiliation with a Foreign Terrorist Organization or a Specially Designated Global Terrorist Organization, and for other purposes.

1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Syria Terrorism Threat Assessment Act.

2.Threat assessment of terrorist threats posed by individuals in Syria with an affiliation with a foreign terrorist organization or a specially designated global terrorist organization (a)Terrorism threat assessment (1)In generalThe Secretary of Homeland Security, in coordination with the heads of other relevant Federal departments or agencies, shall conduct a threat assessment of terrorist threats to the United States posed by individuals in Syria with an affiliation with a foreign terrorist organization or a specially designated global terrorist organization. (2)ElementsThe threat assessment required under paragraph (1) shall include the following: (A)An identification of the country of origin for each such individual included in such threat assessment. (B)A description of the foreign terrorist organization or specially designated global terrorist organization with which each such individual is affiliated. (C)A description of the following: (i)The capability of the Department of Homeland Security to identify, track, and monitor such individuals. (ii)Any associated challenges with such capability. (D)A description of any action of the Department with respect to the following: (i)Mitigating the terrorist threats to the United States posed by such individuals. (ii)Preventing such individuals from entering the United States. (b)Congressional notification (1)In generalNot later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall— (A)submit to the appropriate congressional committees the threat assessment required under subsection (a); and (B)provide a briefing to the appropriate congressional committees on such assessment. (2)FormThe threat assessment required under subsection (a) shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may include a classified annex. (c)DefinitionsIn this Act: (1)Appropriate congressional committeesThe term appropriate congressional committees means— (A)the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives; and (B)the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate. (2)Foreign terrorist organizationThe term foreign terrorist organization means an organization designated as a foreign terrorist organization under section 219 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1189). (3)Specially designated global terrorist organizationThe term specially designated global terrorist organization means an organization that has been designated as a specially designated global terrorist organization by the Secretary of State or the Secretary of the Treasury, as the case may be, pursuant to Executive Order 13224 (50 U.S.C. 1701 note; relating to blocking property and prohibiting transactions with persons who commit, threaten to commit, or support terrorism). Passed the House of Representatives November 19, 2025.Kevin F. McCumber,Clerk.

Introduced in House (IH)

119 HR 1327 IH: Syria Terrorism Threat Assessment Act U.S. House of Representatives 2025-02-13 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. I 119th CONGRESS1st Session H. R. 1327

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 13, 2025 Mr. Luttrell (for himself and Mr. Ogles) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Homeland Security

A BILL To direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to conduct a threat assessment of terrorist threats to the United States posed by individuals in Syria with an affiliation with a Foreign Terrorist Organization or a Specially Designated Global Terrorist Organization, and for other purposes.

1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Syria Terrorism Threat Assessment Act.

2.Threat assessment of terrorist threats posed by individuals in Syria with an affiliation with a foreign terrorist organization or a specially designated global terrorist organization (a)Terrorism threat assessment (1)In generalThe Secretary of Homeland Security, in coordination with the heads of other relevant Federal departments or agencies, shall conduct a threat assessment of terrorist threats to the United States posed by individuals in Syria with an affiliation with a foreign terrorist organization or a specially designated global terrorist organization. (2)ElementsThe threat assessment required under paragraph (1) shall include the following: (A)An identification of the country of origin for each such individual included in such threat assessment. (B)A description of the foreign terrorist organization or specially designated global terrorist organization with which each such individual is affiliated. (C)A description of the following: (i)The capability of the Department of Homeland Security to identify, track, and monitor such individuals. (ii)Any associated challenges with such capability. (D)A description of any action of the Department with respect to the following: (i)Mitigating the terrorist threats to the United States posed by such individuals. (ii)Preventing such individuals from entering the United States. (b)Congressional notificationNot later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall— (1)submit to the appropriate congressional committees the threat assessment required under subsection (a); and (2)provide a briefing to the appropriate congressional committees on such assessment. (c)DefinitionsIn this Act: (1)Appropriate congressional committeesThe term appropriate congressional committees means— (A)the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives; and (B)the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate. (2)Foreign terrorist organizationThe term foreign terrorist organization means an organization designated as a foreign terrorist organization under section 219 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1189). (3)Specially designated global terrorist organizationThe term specially designated global terrorist organization means an organization that has been designated as a specially designated global terrorist organization by the Secretary of State or the Secretary of the Treasury, as the case may be, pursuant to Executive Order 13224 (50 U.S.C. 1701 note; relating to blocking property and prohibiting transactions with persons who commit, threaten to commit, or support terrorism).

Referred in Senate (RFS)

119 HR 1327 : Syria Terrorism Threat Assessment Act U.S. House of Representatives 2025-11-20 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IIB119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 1327IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESNovember 20, 2025 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental AffairsAN ACTTo direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to conduct a threat assessment of terrorist threats to the United States posed by individuals in Syria with an affiliation with a Foreign Terrorist Organization or a Specially Designated Global Terrorist Organization, and for other purposes.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Syria Terrorism Threat Assessment Act.2.Threat assessment of terrorist threats posed by individuals in Syria with an affiliation with a foreign terrorist organization or a specially designated global terrorist organization(a)Terrorism threat assessment(1)In generalThe Secretary of Homeland Security, in coordination with the heads of other relevant Federal departments or agencies, shall conduct a threat assessment of terrorist threats to the United States posed by individuals in Syria with an affiliation with a foreign terrorist organization or a specially designated global terrorist organization.(2)ElementsThe threat assessment required under paragraph (1) shall include the following:(A)An identification of the country of origin for each such individual included in such threat assessment. (B)A description of the foreign terrorist organization or specially designated global terrorist organization with which each such individual is affiliated.(C)A description of the following:(i)The capability of the Department of Homeland Security to identify, track, and monitor such individuals.(ii)Any associated challenges with such capability.(D)A description of any action of the Department with respect to the following:(i)Mitigating the terrorist threats to the United States posed by such individuals.(ii)Preventing such individuals from entering the United States.(b)Congressional notification(1)In generalNot later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall—(A)submit to the appropriate congressional committees the threat assessment required under subsection (a); and(B)provide a briefing to the appropriate congressional committees on such assessment.(2)FormThe threat assessment required under subsection (a) shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may include a classified annex.(c)DefinitionsIn this Act:(1)Appropriate congressional committeesThe term appropriate congressional committees means—(A)the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives; and(B)the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate.(2)Foreign terrorist organizationThe term foreign terrorist organization means an organization designated as a foreign terrorist organization under section 219 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1189).(3)Specially designated global terrorist organizationThe term specially designated global terrorist organization means an organization that has been designated as a specially designated global terrorist organization by the Secretary of State or the Secretary of the Treasury, as the case may be, pursuant to Executive Order 13224 (50 U.S.C. 1701 note; relating to blocking property and prohibiting transactions with persons who commit, threaten to commit, or support terrorism).Passed the House of Representatives November 19, 2025.Kevin F. McCumber,Clerk.

Reported in House (RH)

119 HR 1327 RH: Syria Terrorism Threat Assessment Act U.S. House of Representatives 2025-07-10 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IBUnion Calendar No. 162119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 1327[Report No. 119–198]IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESFebruary 13, 2025Mr. Luttrell (for himself and Mr. Ogles) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Homeland SecurityJuly 10, 2025Additional sponsors: Mr. Pfluger and Mr. CorreaJuly 10, 2025Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printedA BILLTo direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to conduct a threat assessment of terrorist threats to the United States posed by individuals in Syria with an affiliation with a Foreign Terrorist Organization or a Specially Designated Global Terrorist Organization, and for other purposes.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Syria Terrorism Threat Assessment Act.2.Threat assessment of terrorist threats posed by individuals in Syria with an affiliation with a foreign terrorist organization or a specially designated global terrorist organization(a)Terrorism threat assessment(1)In generalThe Secretary of Homeland Security, in coordination with the heads of other relevant Federal departments or agencies, shall conduct a threat assessment of terrorist threats to the United States posed by individuals in Syria with an affiliation with a foreign terrorist organization or a specially designated global terrorist organization.(2)ElementsThe threat assessment required under paragraph (1) shall include the following:(A)An identification of the country of origin for each such individual included in such threat assessment. (B)A description of the foreign terrorist organization or specially designated global terrorist organization with which each such individual is affiliated.(C)A description of the following:(i)The capability of the Department of Homeland Security to identify, track, and monitor such individuals.(ii)Any associated challenges with such capability.(D)A description of any action of the Department with respect to the following:(i)Mitigating the terrorist threats to the United States posed by such individuals.(ii)Preventing such individuals from entering the United States.(b)Congressional notificationNot later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall—(1)submit to the appropriate congressional committees the threat assessment required under subsection (a); and(2)provide a briefing to the appropriate congressional committees on such assessment.(c)DefinitionsIn this Act:(1)Appropriate congressional committeesThe term appropriate congressional committees means—(A)the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives; and(B)the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate.(2)Foreign terrorist organizationThe term foreign terrorist organization means an organization designated as a foreign terrorist organization under section 219 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1189).(3)Specially designated global terrorist organizationThe term specially designated global terrorist organization means an organization that has been designated as a specially designated global terrorist organization by the Secretary of State or the Secretary of the Treasury, as the case may be, pursuant to Executive Order 13224 (50 U.S.C. 1701 note; relating to blocking property and prohibiting transactions with persons who commit, threaten to commit, or support terrorism).July 10, 2025Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed

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All Actions (18)

DateChamberAll Actions
02/13/2025Library of CongressIntroduced in House
02/13/2025Library of CongressIntroduced in House
02/13/2025House floor actionsReferred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
02/13/2025House committee actionsReferred to the Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence.
03/25/2025House committee actionsSubcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
03/25/2025House committee actionsForwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
04/09/2025House committee actionsCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
04/09/2025House committee actionsOrdered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
07/10/2025Library of CongressReported by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 119-198.
07/10/2025House floor actionsReported by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 119-198.
07/10/2025House floor actionsPlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 162.
11/19/2025House floor actionsMr. Guest moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
11/19/2025House floor actionsConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4782-4783)
11/19/2025House floor actionsDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1327.
11/19/2025Library of CongressPassed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4782)
11/19/2025House floor actionsOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4782)
11/19/2025House floor actionsMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
11/20/2025SenateReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

Titles (7)

Title TypeTitle
Short Titles from RFS (Referred to Senate) bill textSyria Terrorism Threat Assessment Act
Short Title(s) as Passed HouseSyria Terrorism Threat Assessment Act
Official Titles from EH (Engrossed in House) bill textTo direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to conduct a threat assessment of terrorist threats to the United States posed by individuals in Syria with an affiliation with a Foreign Terrorist Organization or a Specially Designated Global Terrorist Organization, and for other purposes.
Short Title(s) as Reported to HouseSyria Terrorism Threat Assessment Act
Display TitleSyria Terrorism Threat Assessment Act
Short Title(s) as IntroducedSyria Terrorism Threat Assessment Act
Official Title as IntroducedTo direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to conduct a threat assessment of terrorist threats to the United States posed by individuals in Syria with an affiliation with a Foreign Terrorist Organization or a Specially Designated Global Terrorist Organization, and for other purposes.

Amendments (0)

There are no amendments to this bill.

Cosponsors (3)

* = Original cosponsor

Committees (4)

CommitteeActivity
Senate - Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee11/20/2025 Referred To
House - Homeland Security Committee07/10/2025 Reported By
House - Homeland Security Committee04/09/2025 Markup By
House - Homeland Security Committee02/13/2025 Referred To

Related Bills (0)

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Subjects (6)

Policy Area: International Affairs

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