No Passports for Terrorists and Traffickers Act

# No Passports for Terrorists and Traffickers Act (HR 3860) Summary **What the bill would do:** This bill would restrict the U.S. State Department's ability to issue or renew passports for individuals convicted of certain serious crimes. Specifically, it would bar passports for people convicted of terrorism-related offenses and human trafficking. The legislation aims to prevent these individuals from traveling internationally, which sponsors argue would enhance national security and protect potential victims. **Who it affects and key provisions:** The bill would directly affect U.S.

citizens and nationals convicted of terrorism or trafficking crimes who seek to obtain or renew a passport. It would give the State Department authority to deny passport services to these individuals as a matter of law, rather than leaving such decisions to case-by-case discretion. **Current status:** As of now, HR 3860 is in committee and has not advanced to a floor vote. The bill was introduced in the 119th Congress but remains under review and has not yet been passed or enacted into law.