A bill to block the implementation of certain presidential actions that restrict individuals from certain countries from entering the United States.
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Oct 18, 2017)
This bill prohibits any federal agency funds, resources, or fees from being used to implement or enforce Executive Order 13780 and the presidential proclamation of September 24, 2017. Among the order's major provisions are restrictions on the entry of nationals from Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, and Yemen and additional limitations on refugee admissions to the United States. The proclamation revised such order to include entry restrictions on nationals from Chad, North Korea, and Venezuela, and remove such restrictions on nationals of Sudan. The proclamation additionally provides for enhanced U.S. vetting capacities.
What just happenedOct 18, 2017
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in SenateOct 18, 2017
- Oct 18, 2017IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Judiciary Committee - Oct 18, 2017IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate