Visas And Passports
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Strengthening America’s Security in the Middle East Act of 2019 [HB-336]
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[National Security ]
[Trade ]
[Human Rights ]
Authorizes assistance and weapons transfers to Israel, and extends defense cooperation with Jordan. It establishes additional sanctions related to the conflict in Syria, and allows states to divest from entities boycotting Israel. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen United States-Israel Security Assistance Authorization Act of 2019 The bill reauthorizes through FY2028 Foreign Military Financing to Israel. It extends loan guarantees to Israel through FY2023, and authorizes the President to transfer precision-guided munitions to the country. The bill directs the
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Sponsored by: Rep. Mike Johnson
Referred To The Subcommittee On Space And Aeronautics. on 02/12/2019
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Legal Workforce Act [HB-250]
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[Agriculture ]
[Small Business ]
[Law Enforcement ]
[National Security ]
[Human Rights ]
Directs the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to create an electronic employment eligibility confirmation system modeled after and to replace the E-Verify system, which allows employers and recruiters to verify the immigration status of individuals. The bill also mandates the use of such a system, where currently only some employers, such as those with federal contracts, are required to use E-Verify. The bill specifies documents that can establish an individual's identity and employment authorization. During the period starting when a job offer
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Sponsored by: Rep. Robert J. Wittman
Introduced In House on 01/04/2019
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Baseball Diplomacy Act [HB-213]
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[International ]
[Sports ]
[Trade ]
[Human Rights ]
Waives various embargo and immigration restrictions in order to allow Cuban nationals to enter the United States to play organized professional baseball. U.S. embargo authority may not regulate or prohibit various transactions by or on behalf of such a Cuban national, nor may the individual be prohibited from returning to Cuba with the earnings made from playing professional baseball. The President's authority to bar an alien whose entry is deemed to be detrimental to U.S. interests may not be used to deny a visa to a Cuban national entering to
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Sponsored by: Rep. Steve Cohen
Introduced In House on 01/03/2019
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Iran Human Rights and Hostage-Taking Accountability Act [HB-194]
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Directs the President to impose sanctions on those responsible for human rights violations related to Iran's government. The President shall impose sanctions on Iranian persons responsible for or complicit in politically-motivated harassment, abuse, extortion, or extended detention or trial of (1) U.S. citizens and permanent residents, (2) Iranian citizens and residents, or (3) persons of Iranian origin. The sanctions shall include denial and revocation of visas, blocking of property, and restrictions on financial transactions. The immediate family
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Sponsored by: Rep. Susan Brooks
Referred To The Subcommittee On Trade. on 01/31/2019
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Visa Overstay Enforcement Act of 2019 [HB-147]
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[Crime ]
[National Security ]
[Law Enforcement ]
Imposes various penalties on aliens who overstay a visa or lawful immigration status. An alien who overstays shall be fined or imprisoned for up to six months, or both. Such an individual may not be admitted into the United States for 5 years, and may not be granted a visa for 10 years. For subsequent offenses, the alien shall be fined or imprisoned for up to two years, or both, and shall not be admitted into the United States or granted a visa. The Department of Homeland Security shall make case-by-case exceptions for aliens who overstay due to
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Sponsored by: Rep. Steve King
Introduced In House on 01/03/2019
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Terrorist Deportation Act of 2019 [HB-146]
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[Law Enforcement ]
[Crime ]
Establishes that aliens identified in the terrorist screening database, except for permanent residents, shall be deportable and inadmissible into the United States. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) may temporarily waive the inadmissibility of such an alien if it is in the national security interests of the United States. DHS shall grant such a waiver only with the unanimous concurrence of the Department of Justice, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, and the Department of State. An alien
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Sponsored by: Rep. Steve King
Introduced In House on 01/03/2019
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Criminal Alien Gang Member Removal Act [HB-98]
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[Crime ]
[Criminal Justice ]
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Makes aliens associated with criminal gangs inadmissible for entry into the United States and deportable, and establishes procedures related to designating groups with criminal gang status. An alien shall be inadmissible if a consular officer, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), or the Department of Justice knows or has reason to believe that the individual is or was a criminal gang member, or has participated or aided such a group's illegal activities. An alien who is or was a member of such a gang, or has participated or aided such a group's
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Sponsored by: Rep. Vern Buchanan
Introduced In House on 01/03/2019
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To reform the H-2A program for nonimmigrant agricultural workers, and for other purposes. [HB-60]
[Agriculture ]
[Immigration ]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Housing ]
Revises the H-2A visa program for temporary nonimmigrant agricultural workers. It moves administration of the program from the Department of Labor to the Department of Agriculture, and eliminates the requirement that employers hire any qualified U.S. applicants until 50% of the time period of the H-2A worker's contract has elapsed. The bill also revises requirements for employer-provided housing or housing allowances for H-2A workers, including standards for such accommodations. The employer shall request an inspection of the housing to certify
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Sponsored by: Rep. Tom Rice
Introduced In House on 01/03/2019
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Caesar Syria Civilian Protection Act of 2019 [HB-31]
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[National Security ]
[Defense ]
Establishes additional sanctions and financial restrictions on institutions and individuals related to the conflict in Syria. The Department of the Treasury shall determine whether the Central Bank of Syria is a financial institution of primary money laundering concern. If so, Treasury shall impose one or more special measures, such as requiring domestic financial institutions to maintain additional records on transactions involving the bank. The President shall impose sanctions on foreign persons that (1) provide significant support or engage in
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Sponsored by: Rep. Gerald E. Connolly
Committee On Foreign Relations. Reported By Senator Risch With An Amendment In The Nature Of A Substitute. Without Written Report. on 06/03/2019
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FTO Passport Revocation Act of 2019 [HB-145]
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[Human Rights ]
[Law Enforcement ]
[International ]
[Crime ]
Authorizes the Department of State to revoke or refuse to issue a passport for an individual who has aided an organization that the State Department has designated as a foreign terrorist organization. Any such individual may request a hearing with the State Department upon being notified of such an action.
Sponsored by: Rep. Mark Meadows
Referred To The Subcommittee On Middle East, North Africa And International Terrorism. on 03/14/2019
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Strengthening America's Security in the Middle East Act of 2019 [S.1]
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[International ]
[National Security ]
[Military ]
[Human Rights ]
[Trade ]
Authorizes assistance and weapons transfers to Israel, extends defense cooperation with Jordan, establishes additional sanctions related to the conflict in Syria, and allows states to divest from entities boycotting Israel. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen United States-Israel Security Assistance Authorization Act of 2019 The bill reauthorizes through FY2028 Foreign Military Financing to Israel. It extends loan guarantees to Israel through FY2023 and authorizes the President to transfer precision-guided munitions to the country. The bill directs the President
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Sponsored by: Sen. Susan M. Collins
Held At The Desk. on 02/06/2019
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UIGHUR Act of 2018 Uighur Intervention and Global Humanitarian Unified Response Act of 2018 [HB-7384]
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[International ]
UIGHUR Act of 2018 Uighur Intervention and Global Humanitarian Unified Response Act of 2018
Sponsored by: Rep. Gerald E. Connolly
Introduced In House on 12/20/2018
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Sustainable Fishing Workforce Protection Act [S.2071]
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[Transportation and Motor Vehicles ]
[Trade ]
[Animals ]
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Sustainable Fishing Workforce Protection Act This bill amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to establish a nonimmigrant renewable three-year visa (D-3 visa) for alien crewmembers employed on Hawaii-based longline fishing vessels. The bill sets forth employer petition requirements and responsibilities, including requiring employers to enter into enforceable labor agreements with each approved D-3 alien prior to a fishing voyage. The Coast Guard shall perform dockside examinations of ships employing D-3 aliens to ensure compliance with health
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Sponsored by: Sen. Brian Schatz
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On The Judiciary. on 11/02/2017
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Sustainable Fishing Workforce Protection Act [HB-4224]
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[Transportation and Motor Vehicles ]
[Trade ]
[Public Safety ]
Sustainable Fishing Workforce Protection Act This bill amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to establish a nonimmigrant renewable three-year visa (D-3 visa) for alien crewmembers employed on Hawaii-based longline fishing vessels. The bill sets forth employer petition requirements and responsibilities, including requiring employers to enter into enforceable labor agreements with each approved D-3 alien prior to a fishing voyage. The Coast Guard shall perform dockside examinations of ships employing D-3 aliens to ensure compliance with health
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Sponsored by: Rep. Tulsi Gabbard
Referred To The Subcommittee On Immigration And Border Security. on 11/21/2017
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To add Ireland to the E-3 nonimmigrant visa program. [HB-7164]
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[International ]
To add Ireland to the E-3 nonimmigrant visa program.
Sponsored by: Rep. F. James Sensenbrenner
Received In The Senate. on 11/29/2018
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Saudi Arabia Accountability and Yemen Act of 2018 [S.3652]
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[Defense ]
[Trade ]
[Law Enforcement ]
Saudi Arabia Accountability and Yemen Act of 2018 This bill suspends certain weapons transfers to Saudi Arabia. It also imposes sanctions on individuals for various activities related to the civil war in Yemen and for involvement in the death of Saudi Arabian journalist Jamal Khashoggi. The United States may not authorize transfers to Saudi Arabia of missiles, ammunition, ground vehicles, aircraft, or other weapons that fall within Categories III, IV, VII, or VIII of the U.S. Munitions List. The prohibitions do not apply to ground-based missile
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Sponsored by: Sen. Jack Reed
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 11/15/2018
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Strengthening America's Public Schools Through Promoting Foreign Investment Act [HB-7132]
[Education ]
[Immigration ]
[Funding ]
Strengthening America's Public Schools Through Promoting Foreign Investment Act This bill amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to permit a nonimmigrant foreign exchange student to attend a U.S. public elementary, secondary, or a publicly funded adult education program for more than one year if such student pays the full unsubsidized tuition. (Under current law such students are limited to one year's attendance. Such restriction does not apply to private school students.)
Sponsored by: Sen. Peter Welch
Introduced In House on 11/14/2018
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Uyghur Human Rights Policy Act of 2018 [HB-7123]
[Human Rights ]
[International ]
[Race and Civil Rights ]
[National Security ]
Uyghur Human Rights Policy Act of 2018 This bill directs various U.S. government bodies to prepare reports on China's treatment of the Uyghurs, a predominantly Muslim Turkic ethnic group. The Office of the Director of National Intelligence shall report to Congress on issues including the security threats caused by the Chinese government's reported crackdown on the Uyghur population in Xinjiang province. The Federal Bureau of Investigation shall report on topics such as its efforts to protect ethnic Uyghurs and Chinese nationals in the United States
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Sponsored by: Rep. Gerald E. Connolly
Introduced In House on 11/13/2018
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Protecting America and American Workers Act [HB-4427]
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[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
Protecting America and American Workers Act This bill amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to eliminate the diversity immigrant program effective on the first day of the first fiscal year after the date on which the Department of State and the Department of Homeland Security jointly determine that such immigrant visas are no longer necessary to offset certain status adjustments under the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996. Until such time and effective on October 1, 2018, the annual number of diversity program
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Sponsored by: Sen. Martha McSally
Referred To The Subcommittee On Immigration And Border Security. on 12/13/2017
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To add Ireland to the E-3 nonimmigrant visa program. [HB-7100]
[Immigration ]
[International ]
To add Ireland to the E-3 nonimmigrant visa program.
Sponsored by: Rep. F. James Sensenbrenner
Referred To The Subcommittee On Immigration And Border Security. on 11/15/2018