To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act with respect to the definition of protection determination and protection merits interview.

This bill clarifies existing immigration terminology in the Immigration and Nationality Act. It defines "protection determination" as screenings for refugee status, withholding of removal, or protection under the Convention against Torture. It also defines "protection merits interview" as the interview process used to assess eligibility for these same protections. The bill does not change eligibility rules but provides clearer language for how these screenings and interviews are conducted under current law. It directly affects immigration officers and applicants navigating these specific protection pathways.