Bill · S. 3237· Senate(119-S-3237)
Terrorist Inadmissibility Codification Act
- Introduced
- 11/20/2025
- Last activity
- 11/20/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- Sponsored by
- Ted Budd
- Cosponsors
- - 8 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Terrorist Inadmissibility Codification Act," seeks to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act. It aims to expand the definition of individuals engaged in terrorist activity for immigration purposes. Specifically, it targets members, officers, officials, representatives, and spokespersons of several organizations. These groups include Hamas, Palestine Islamic Jihad, Hezbollah, Al-Qaeda, and ISIS. Additionally, the bill would cover individuals who endorse or espouse terrorist activities conducted by these groups.
Yes
Does this tighten control of the border?+5
The bill strengthens border and immigration controls by expanding the criteria for individuals inadmissible due to terrorist activity.
The opposite
Would immigrants be better off under this?-5
The bill expands the grounds for inadmissibility, making it harder for individuals to enter or remain in the country.
Does this make it easier for immigrants already here to become citizens?-4
The bill creates broader barriers to entry and potential inadmissibility for individuals associated with or endorsing specific groups.
Does this better protect the country from computer attacks?-1
The bill focuses on physical terrorism and immigration rather than digital security.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Expansion of terrorist activity definitions: The bill expands the list of organizations to include Hamas, Palestine Islamic Jihad, Hezbollah, Al-Qaeda, ISIS, or any successor or affiliate group (Section 2). This could be considered positive for those seeking to prevent individuals associated with these specific groups from entering the country.
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Inclusion of endorsers: The provision includes individuals who endorse or espouse terrorist activities conducted by the aforementioned groups (Section 2). This may serve as a tool to prevent those who support such activities from being admitted.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Broader scope of inadmissibility: By striking previous language and inserting a much broader list of organizations and behaviors, the bill changes how individuals are classified under the Immigration and Nationality Act (Section 2). This change expands the criteria for what is considered "engaged in terrorist activity."
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Immigrants-5
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Cybersecurity Defense-1
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Border Security+5Improves Pathway To Citizenship-4
- 11/20/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- 8 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
Marsha BlackburnRepublican · Tennessee
John CornynRepublican · Texas
Bill CassidyRepublican · Louisiana
Steve DainesRepublican · Montana
Cynthia LummisRepublican · Wyoming
David McCormickRepublican · Pennsylvania
Pete RickettsRepublican · Nebraska
Rick ScottRepublican · Florida