H.R. 3999 · 114th Congress
American SAFE Act of 2015
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Walker35 signed on when it was introduced; the rest joined later. Cosponsors who withdrew aren't shown.
American Security Against Foreign Enemies Act of 2015 or the American SAFE Act of 2015
What it does: CRS summary · 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.
Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov
About this bill and sources
Official title: American SAFE Act of 2015
Also known as: American Security Against Foreign Enemies Act of 2015
Latest action (Dec 4, 2015): Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.
Policy area: Immigration · Origin: House · Introduced: Nov 16, 2015
Official page on Congress.gov · Bill text (GovInfo) · Status record (XML)
No recorded floor vote found.