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No Fly for Foreign Fighters Act

4/7/2025, 3:20 PM

Summary of Bill HR 4240

Bill 114 hr 4240, also known as the No Fly for Foreign Fighters Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to prevent individuals who have traveled abroad to join terrorist organizations from boarding flights to the United States.

The bill specifically targets foreign fighters who have joined groups like ISIS and Al-Qaeda in countries such as Syria and Iraq. These individuals pose a significant threat to national security, as they may have received training and indoctrination that could be used to carry out attacks on US soil.

If passed, the No Fly for Foreign Fighters Act would require the Department of Homeland Security to create a list of individuals who have been identified as foreign fighters. These individuals would then be placed on a no-fly list, preventing them from boarding flights to the United States. The bill also includes provisions for individuals who have been wrongly placed on the no-fly list to appeal their designation. This is important to ensure that innocent individuals are not unfairly targeted or prevented from traveling. Overall, the No Fly for Foreign Fighters Act aims to enhance national security by preventing known foreign fighters from entering the United States. It is a proactive measure to protect the country from potential terrorist threats and ensure the safety of American citizens.

Current Status of Bill HR 4240

Bill HR 4240 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since December 11, 2015. Bill HR 4240 was introduced during Congress 114 and was introduced to the House on December 11, 2015.  Bill HR 4240's most recent activity was Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. as of April 28, 2016

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 4240

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4240

Primary Policy Focus

Crime and Law Enforcement

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