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Introduced
07/28/2020
07/28/2020
In Committee
07/28/2020
07/28/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
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, aims 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 expands the grounds for inadmissibility to include engaging in any activity in violation of U.S. laws related to espionage, sabotage, or the export of sensitive goods, technology, or information. It also includes seeking to enter the U.S. to engage in unlawful activity or to oppose or overthrow the U.S. government. Additionally, the bill adjusts the waiver authority for these expanded grounds of inadmissibility.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (6)
Ted Cruz (R)*,
Marsha Blackburn (R),
Kelly Loeffler (R),
Martha McSally (R),
Marco Rubio (R),
Thom Tillis (R),
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (on 07/28/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-bill/4345/all-info | 07/29/2020 |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s4345/BILLS-116s4345is.pdf | 08/19/2020 |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s4345/BILLS-116s4345is.pdf.pdf | 08/19/2020 |
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