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HR 4474 113th Congress House

To remove the Kurdistan Democratic Party and the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan from treatment as terrorist organizations and for other purposes.

Introduced: April 10, 2014 See on congress.gov
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It never became law before the 113th Congress (2013–2014) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps
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Jun 9, 2014
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.
Apr 10, 2014
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Apr 10, 2014
Introduced in House
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 Latest action June 9, 2014

Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Declares that the Kurdistan Democratic Party and the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan shall not be considered terrorist organizations under the Immigration and Nationality Act. Authorizes the Secretary of State, however, to suspend this declaration for either or both groups.

Makes terrorist activity-related inadmissibility criteria inapplicable to an alien's activities undertaken in association with the Kurdistan Democratic Party or the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan if the alien is applying for a nonimmigrant visa, presents himself or herself for inspection at a port of entry as a nonimmigrant, or is applying in the United States for nonimmigrant status unless a consular officer or the Secretary of Homeland Security (DHS): (1) knows or has reasonable grounds to believe that the alien poses a threat to U.S. security; or (2) believes that the alien does not warrant a visa, U.S. admission, or a grant of nonimmigrant status. Authorizes the Secretary of State, however, to suspend the application of such relief.

Prohibits judicial review of any determination made pursuant to this Act.

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Polis, Jared
· Jun 24, 2014
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McCaul, Michael T.
Texas · Apr 10, 2014
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 4474: To remove the Kurdistan Democratic Party and the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan from treatment as terrorist organizations and for other purposes.. 113th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/113-HR-4474/
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"H.R. 4474: To remove the Kurdistan Democratic Party and the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan from treatment as terrorist organizations and for other purposes.." 113th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/113-HR-4474/.
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H.R. 4474, 113th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/113-HR-4474/.
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