# 117-hr-9682: Preventing Terrorist Entry Act of 2022

117-hr-9682, Preventing Terrorist Entry Act of 2022, is a 117th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Higgins, Clay [R-LA-3] (R-LA); status Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. (as of 2025-11-18).

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## Facts
- Bill: 117-hr-9682
- Congress: 117
- Title: Preventing Terrorist Entry Act of 2022
- Status: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Introduced: 2022-12-22
- Sponsor: Rep. Higgins, Clay [R-LA-3] (R-LA)
- Cosponsors: 0
- Policy area: Immigration
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2025-11-18

## Summary

Preventing Terrorist Entry Act of 2022 This bill bars non-U.S. nationals (aliens under federal law) who are former members or representatives of terrorist organizations from admission into the United States. (Current law bars current members and representatives.)

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## Sources
- [117-hr-9682 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/9682)

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- [117-hr-3537: Accelerating Access to Critical Therapies for ALS Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/117-hr-3537)
- [117-hr-1193: Cardiovascular Advances in Research and Opportunities Legacy Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/117-hr-1193)
- [117-hr-5142: To award posthumously a Congressional Gold Medal, in commemoration to the servi…](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/117-hr-5142)
- [117-hr-9683: Protect Against Terrorist Threats (PATT) Act of 2022](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/117-hr-9683)
- [117-hjres-102: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United Stat…](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/117-hjres-102)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/117-hr-9682 (as of 2025-11-18).