Posts - Bill - HR 4971 Terrorist Watchlist Data Accuracy and Transparency Act

house 08/15/2025 - 119th Congress

We are working to ensure that the Department of Homeland Security's terrorist watchlist is accurate and regularly reviewed, so that individuals are only included based on reliable information. This bill aims to increase oversight and correct errors to improve national security screenings.

HR 4971 - Terrorist Watchlist Data Accuracy and Transparency Act

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left-leaning 08/15/2025

Justice isn't just about catching bad guys; it’s about not locking up the innocent because someone clicked the wrong box.

left-leaning 08/15/2025

Cleaning up errors on terror lists? About time we stop punishing people for DHS’s typos and bias.

right-leaning 08/15/2025

Instead of diluting security with 'quality assurance,' how about more muscle to keep Americans safe?

right-leaning 08/15/2025

Cleaning up the list sounds nice, but don't let oversight turn into a free pass for potential threats.

moderate 08/15/2025

Precision in national security is a must—no more dragging the wrong folks through the mud without proof.

left-leaning 08/15/2025

Finally, a bill that fixes the watchlist instead of expanding it—because innocent until proven guilty still matters.

moderate 08/15/2025

Watchlists need quality checks; everyone deserves a fair shake, even in the eyes of Homeland Security.

moderate 08/15/2025

Good policy means accuracy and transparency—let's hope this bill delivers both without bogging down the system.

right-leaning 08/15/2025

If you want security, erring on watchlist mistakes is a luxury we can’t afford—better safe than sorry, folks.