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US HR7326

US HR7326
Protecting America From Spies Act


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Introduced
06/25/2020
In Committee
06/25/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

116th Congress

Bill Summary

A BILL To amend section 212 of the Immigration and Nationality Act to ensure that efforts to engage in espionage or technology transfer are considered in visa issuance, and for other purposes. 1

AI Summary

This bill, the Protecting America From Spies Act, proposes to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to ensure that efforts to engage in espionage or technology transfer are considered in visa issuance. Specifically, it would expand the grounds for inadmissibility to the United States to include any alien who engages, has engaged, or will engage in activities related to espionage, sabotage, or the unlawful export of goods, technology, or sensitive information. The bill also seeks to restrict the entry of aliens who aim to oppose or overthrow the U.S. government by force or other unlawful means. Additionally, it would allow the waiver authority to be applied to the newly added inadmissibility grounds.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (15)

Last Action

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. (on 06/25/2020)

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