H.R. 9683 — Introduced in House

I 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 9683 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES December 22, 2022 Mr. Higgins of Louisiana introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to expand the definition of engage in terrorist activity, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Protect Against Terrorist Threats (PATT) Act of 2022. 2. Expansion of definition of engage in terrorist activity Section 212(a)(3)(B)(iv) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1182(a)(3)(B)(iv)) is amended— (1) in subclause (V)(cc), by striking or at the end; (2) in subclause (VI)(dd), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; or; and (3) by adding at the end the following: (VII) to threaten, attempt, or conspire to take any action described in subclauses (III) through (VI). .