HR 4271
115th Congress
House
Immigration
Africa
Asia
Chad
Department of Homeland Security
Executive agency funding and structure
Immigration status and procedures
Iran
Latin America
Libya
Middle East
North Korea
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
Somalia
Sudan
Syria
Travel and tourism
Venezuela
Visas and passports
Yemen
To block the implementation of certain presidential actions that restrict individuals from certain countries from entering the United States.
Everywhere this bill has been
4 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Dec 13, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.
Nov 28, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Border and Maritime Security.
Nov 7, 2017
Introduced in House
Nov 7, 2017
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Foreign Affairs, Homeland Security, and Intelligence (Permanent Select), for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Plain-English summary
This bill prohibits any federal agency funds, resources, or fees from being used to implement or enforce Executive Order 13780 and the presidential proclamation of September 24, 2017. Among the order's major provisions are restrictions on the entry of nationals from Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, and Yemen and additional limitations on refugee admissions to the United States. The proclamation revised such order to include entry restrictions on nationals from Chad, North Korea, and Venezuela, and remove such restrictions on nationals of Sudan. The proclamation additionally provides for enhanced U.S. vetting capacities.
What's happening now
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.