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Resettlement Accountability National Security Act of 2017

Introduced: January 3, 2017 Introduced by: Babin, Brian Republican · Texas See on congress.gov
 Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps
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To President
Became law
Jan 12, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.
Jan 3, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Jan 3, 2017
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Resettlement Accountability National Security Act of 2017

This bill prohibits the admission of alien refugees into the United States unless Congress passes a joint resolution giving the Department of Homeland Security authority to resume admitting them.

The Government Accountability Office shall report on: (1) the national security impact of refugee admissions; and (2) specified costs of providing refugees with benefits under Medicare, Medicaid, disability insurance under title II of the Social Security Act, the supplemental nutrition assistance program (SNAP, formerly the food stamp program), and low income rental housing assistance.

What's happening now January 12, 2017

Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.

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