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US S4345

US S4345
Protecting America From Spies Act


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Introduced
07/28/2020
In Committee
07/28/2020
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, 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)

Last Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (on 07/28/2020)

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