To block the implementation of certain presidential actions that restrict individuals from certain countries from entering the United States.

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Bill Number

HR 4271

Introduced

Nov 7, 2017

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.

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Topics

Africa Asia Chad Department of Homeland Security Executive agency funding and structure Immigration Immigration status and procedures Iran Latin America Libya Middle East North Korea Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents Somalia Sudan Syria Travel and tourism Venezuela Visas and passports Yemen

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Summary

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.

Actions

Dec 13, 2017

Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.
Nov 28, 2017

Referred to the Subcommittee on Border and Maritime Security.
Nov 7, 2017

Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Foreign Affairs, Homeland Security, and Intelligence (Permanent Select), for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Nov 7, 2017

Introduced in House

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