Protecting America From Spies Act
This bill expands grounds for denying entry to foreign nationals under U.S. immigration law. It makes individuals inadmissible if they engage in activities related to espionage/sabotage (even if such activity would violate U.S. law if done domestically), violate export laws for sensitive goods/technology, or seek entry to oppose the U.S. government by force. It also bars spouses or children of inadmissible individuals if the qualifying activity occurred within the last five years. The changes apply directly to foreign nationals seeking visas or entry into the United States.
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Introduction
Nov 2023
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Introduced Nov 8, 2023
Last action Nov 8, 2023
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Nov 8, 2023
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Nov 8, 2023
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Introduced in House
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1 primary · 10 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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State
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P
Ben Cline
RRepublican
Co
Andrew Ogles
RRepublican
Co
Bob Good
RRepublican
Co
Byron Donalds
RRepublican
Co
Clay Higgins
RRepublican
Co
Lance Gooden
RRepublican
Co
Neal P. Dunn
RRepublican
Co
Ralph Norman
RRepublican
Co
Randy K. Weber, Sr.
RRepublican
Co
Robert E. Latta
RRepublican
Co
W. Gregory Steube
RRepublican
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