Foreign Fighter Review Act of 2016

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Explore the details of House Bill 4402 Foreign Fighter Review Act of 2016 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on International Affairs. Stay informed on legislative developments.

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Congressional Summary of HR 4402

Foreign Fighter Review Act of 2016

(Sec. 2) This bill directs the President, through the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), to initiate a review of known instances since 2011 in which a person has traveled or attempted to travel to a conflict zone in Iraq or Syria from the United States to join or provide material support or resources to a terrorist organization.

Such review shall:

include relevant information held by the U.S. government related to each instance;
ascertain factors that may have undermined efforts to prevent such travel, including the timely identification of suspects, information sharing, intervention, and interdiction; and
identify lessons learned and areas for improvement to prevent additional travel by such persons to a conflict zone in Iraq or Syria, or other terrorist safe havens abroad, to join or provide material support or resources to a terrorist organization.

DHS shall submit to Congress the results of such review, which may include information on travel routes of greatest concern.

No additional funds are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this Act.

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Current Status of Bill HR 4402

Bill HR 4402 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 1, 2016. Bill HR 4402 was introduced during Congress 114 and was introduced to the House on February 1, 2016. Bill HR 4402's most recent activity was Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. as of February 24, 2016

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4402

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International Affairs

Potential Impact Areas

Conflicts and warsCongressional oversightGovernment studies and investigationsIraqMiddle EastSyriaTerrorismTravel and tourism

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4402

Foreign Fighter Review Act of 2016To require a review of information regarding persons who have traveled or attempted to travel from the United States to support terrorist organizations in Syria and Iraq, and for other purposes.Foreign Fighter Review Act of 2016Foreign Fighter Review Act of 2016Foreign Fighter Review Act of 2016

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