Through major victories by anti-ISIS forces, the Islamic State's
self-declared caliphate in Iraq and Syria has been mostly defeated as a
whole, driving these terrorists into hiding. Many thousands of these
battle-trained jihadists are now unidentified and their location is
unknown. The United States is a primary target. Of particular concern for the United States are those fighters
seeking to return to Europe or the U.S. These fighters may seek to
exploit direct flights to the United States as well as the Visa Waiver
Program. Mr. Speaker, this legislation is about ensuring that we have the best
possible data to defeat this threat.