American SAFE Act of 2015
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Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (Nov 16, 2015)
American Security Against Foreign Enemies Act of 2015 or the American SAFE Act of 2015
This bill prohibits a covered refugee from being admitted to the United States until the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) certifies to Congress that such individual is not a security threat to the United States. The Inspector General of DHS shall review 20% of all such certifications each fiscal year.
The term "covered refugee" is defined as any alien applying for refugee status who is: (1) a national or resident of Iraq or Syria, or (2) present in Iraq or Syria at any time while the application for refugee status is pending.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) shall take actions to ensure that each covered refugee receives a thorough background investigation prior to admission. A covered refugee may not be admitted until the FBI certifies that such covered refugee has received such an investigation.
What just happenedDec 4, 2015
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseNov 16, 2015
- Dec 4, 2015Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.
Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement Subcommittee - Nov 16, 2015IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Judiciary Committee - Nov 16, 2015IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Nov 16, 2015IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House