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American SAFE Act of 2015

Introduced: November 16, 2015 Introduced by: Hudson, Richard Republican · North Carolina See on congress.gov

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Dec 4, 2015

Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.

Nov 16, 2015

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Nov 16, 2015

Introduced in House

Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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.

What's happening now December 4, 2015

Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.

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