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HCONRES 25 115th Congress House

Expressing the sense of Congress on the admission of refugees and immigrants to the United States.

Introduced: February 15, 2017 Introduced by: Adams, Alma S. Democratic · North Carolina See on congress.gov
Immigration AfricaBorder security and unlawful immigrationImmigration status and proceduresIran
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IraqLibyaMiddle EastPresidents and presidential powers, Vice PresidentsRefugees, asylum, displaced personsReligionSomaliaSudanSyriaTravel and tourismVisas and passportsYemen
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Mar 9, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.
Feb 15, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Feb 15, 2017
Introduced in House
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 Latest action March 9, 2017

Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Expresses the sense of Congress that Executive Order 13769, entitled "Protecting the Nation from Foreign Terrorist Entry into the United States," is not a testament to the United States as a nation that is welcoming to all regardless of race, religion, or country of origin. Among the order's major provisions are restrictions on the entry of immigrants and nonimmigrants from seven countries (Iran, Iraq, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, and Yemen) and additional limitations on refugee admissions to the United States.

Declares that:

  • the President must immediately allow for the continued entry of refugees that have already been granted admission to the United States by the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program;
  • the United States should continue to resettle refugees that need protection, and lawful permanent residents should be granted entry into the United States, regardless of their country of origin; and
  • the Visa Interview Waiver Program should not be suspended while the Department of State conducts a review of all nonimmigrant visa reciprocity agreements to ensure that there are no disruptions to communities, institutions of education, and interstate commerce.
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    U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Con. Res. 25: Expressing the sense of Congress on the admission of refugees and immigrants to the United States.. 115th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/115-HCONRES-25/
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