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Introduced
05/19/2021
05/19/2021
In Committee
05/19/2021
05/19/2021
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, amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to expand the grounds for inadmissibility of aliens who engage in or are likely to engage in activities related to espionage, sabotage, export control violations, or other unlawful activities aimed at opposing or overthrowing the U.S. government. The bill also limits the ability of the Secretary of Homeland Security to waive inadmissibility for such activities, with the exception of certain specific provisions.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (on 05/19/2021)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/senate-bill/1722/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/s1722/BILLS-117s1722is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/s1722/BILLS-117s1722is.pdf.pdf |
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