A bill to remove the Kurdistan Democratic Party and the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan from treatment as terrorist organizations and for other purposes.
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Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Apr 10, 2014)
Declares that the Kurdistan Democratic Party and the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan shall not be considered terrorist organizations under the Immigration and Nationality Act. Authorizes the Secretary of State, however, to suspend this declaration for either or both groups.
Makes terrorist activity-related inadmissibility criteria inapplicable to an alien's activities undertaken in association with the Kurdistan Democratic Party or the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan if the alien is applying for a nonimmigrant visa, presents himself or herself for inspection at a port of entry as a nonimmigrant, or is applying in the United States for nonimmigrant status unless a consular officer or the Secretary of Homeland Security (DHS): (1) knows or has reasonable grounds to believe that the alien poses a threat to U.S. security; or (2) believes that the alien does not warrant a visa, U.S. admission, or a grant of nonimmigrant status. Authorizes the Secretary of State, however, to suspend the application of such relief.
Prohibits judicial review of any determination made pursuant to this Act.
What just happenedApr 10, 2014
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in SenateApr 10, 2014
- Apr 10, 2014IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- Apr 10, 2014IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate