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US S1722

US S1722
Protecting America From Spies Act


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Introduced
05/19/2021
In Committee
05/19/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
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)

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