US HB4078 | 2015-2016 | 114th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 14-0)
Status: Introduced on November 18 2015 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2015-12-04 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Immigration And Border Security Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on November 18 2015 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2015-12-04 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Immigration And Border Security Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Give States a Chance Act of 2015 This bill authorizes the governor of any state in which it is proposed to place or resettle as a refugee an alien meeting certain criteria to refuse such placement or resettlement if the governor: has not properly been informed of the intended sponsorship process for the refugee, has determined that the proposed location for the refugee within the state is inappropriate because the proportion of refugees and comparable entrants in that location's population is too high, or is not reasonably satisfied that the refugee does not post a security threat. A covered refugee may not be admitted to the United States until the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) certifies to Congress that he or she is not a U.S. security threat. A "covered refugee" is any alien applying for U.S. refugee admission who: is a national or resident of Iraq or Syria, has no nationality and whose last habitual residence was in Iraq or Syria, or has been present in Iraq or Syria at any time on or after March 1, 2011. The Inspector General of DHS shall review 20% of all certifications made each fiscal year. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) shall ensure that each covered refugee receives a thorough background investigation before admission. A covered refugee may not be admitted until the FBI certifies that such an investigation has been done.
Title
Give States a Chance Act of 2015
Sponsors
Rep. Ted Yoho [R-FL] | Rep. Walter Jones [R-NC] | Rep. Bill Posey [R-FL] | Rep. Joe Wilson [R-SC] |
Rep. Cresent Hardy [R-NV] | Rep. John Moolenaar [R-MI] | Rep. Tim Huelskamp [R-KS] | Rep. Brian Babin [R-TX] |
Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen [R-FL] | Rep. Ryan Zinke [R-MT] | Rep. Paul Gosar [R-AZ] | Rep. Jeff Miller [R-FL] |
Rep. Austin Scott [R-GA] | Rep. Mo Brooks [R-AL] |
History
Date | Chamber | Action |
---|---|---|
2015-12-04 | House | Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security. |
2015-11-18 | House | Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. |
2015-11-18 | House | Introduced in House |
Same As/Similar To
HB3999 (Related) 2015-12-04 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.
Subjects
Border security and unlawful immigration
Congressional oversight
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Government studies and investigations
Immigration
Immigration status and procedures
Intergovernmental relations
Iraq
Middle East
Refugees, asylum, displaced persons
State and local government operations
Syria
Congressional oversight
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Government studies and investigations
Immigration
Immigration status and procedures
Intergovernmental relations
Iraq
Middle East
Refugees, asylum, displaced persons
State and local government operations
Syria
US Congress State Sources
Type | Source |
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Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/114th-congress/house-bill/4078/all-info |
Text | https://www.congress.gov/114/bills/hr4078/BILLS-114hr4078ih.pdf |