To amend section 212 of the Immigration and Nationality Act to ensure that efforts to engage in espionage or technology transfer are considered in visa issuance, and for other purposes.
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Summary
What This Bill Does
The bill requires expanding inadmissibility on security and related grounds Section 212(a)(3)(A) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. It relies on definition changes, compliance mandates, and trade restrictions. The main policy areas are National Security, Foreign Policy, Civil Rights, and Defense.
Who Benefits and How
The main beneficiaries are the people, organizations, or agencies identified in the bill's substantive provisions.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause would take on compliance duties, Researchers and scientific institutions affected by the bill would take on compliance duties, and National security and critical infrastructure stakeholders affected by the bill would take on compliance duties.
Key Provisions
- Requires expanding inadmissibility on security and related grounds Section 212(a)(3)(A) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C.
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
The bill requires expanding inadmissibility on security and related grounds Section 212(a)(3)(A) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C.
Key Policy Areas
National Security, Foreign Policy, Civil Rights, Defense
Primary Purpose
The bill requires expanding inadmissibility on security and related grounds Section 212(a)(3)(A) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C.
Policy Domains
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Identified Costs
- Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause
- Researchers and scientific institutions affected by the bill
- National security and critical infrastructure stakeholders affected by the bill
- Immigrants, asylum seekers, and border communities affected by the bill
- Foreign businesses and cross-border trade participants affected by the bill
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
IntroducedMr. Cruz (for himself, Mr. Cramer, Mr. Rubio, Mr. Schmitt, …
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