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Introduced
05/19/2021
05/19/2021
In Committee
11/09/2021
11/09/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023
01/03/2023
Introduced Session
117th 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.
AI Summary
This bill, the "Protecting America From Spies Act," aims to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to expand the grounds for inadmissibility of aliens engaging in espionage, technology transfer, or other unlawful activities that could threaten the security of the United States. It broadens the existing provisions related to inadmissibility based on security and related grounds, including activities that violate or evade laws on the export of goods, technology, or sensitive information. The bill also modifies the waiver authority for certain grounds of inadmissibility, with the exception of those related to espionage, sabotage, and other specified unlawful activities.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (15)
Vicky Hartzler (R)*,
Brian Babin (R),
Dan Bishop (R),
Mo Brooks (R),
Ted Budd (R),
Jeff Duncan (R),
Scott Franklin (R),
Mike Gallagher (R),
Louie Gohmert (R),
Lance Gooden (R),
Paul Gosar (R),
Glenn Grothman (R),
Scott Perry (R),
Bill Posey (R),
Mike Turner (R),
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship. (on 11/09/2021)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/3343/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr3343/BILLS-117hr3343ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr3343/BILLS-117hr3343ih.pdf.pdf |
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