HR 419
Protecting America From Spies Act
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Bill overview
This bill, the Protecting America From Spies Act, changes how the U.S. government determines who can enter the country for a visa. It expands the reasons for denying entry to non-U.S. nationals, particularly focusing on activities related to espionage, sabotage, or the export of sensitive information. Specifically, it now includes individuals who have engaged in such activities, or who will engage in them, as well as their spouses and children if those activities occurred within the last five years.
Key provisions
- Expands inadmissibility grounds to include activities related to espionage and sabotage.
- Broadens the definition of ‘espionage or sabotage’ to encompass actions that would violate U.S. laws if they occurred within the United States.
- Includes the spouse or child of an inadmissible alien if the activity causing inadmissibility occurred within the last five years.
- Addresses activities that violate export control laws.
- Covers activities intended to oppose or overthrow the U.S. government.
- Clarifies the scope of waiver authority regarding inadmissibility grounds.
Who is affected
- Non-U.S. nationals (aliens)
- U.S. Visa Applicants
- Spouses and children of inadmissible aliens
- Government Officials (Consular, Immigration, Homeland Security, Attorney General)
Notable changes
- Expands the definition of espionage and sabotage to include actions that would violate U.S. laws if they occurred within the United States.
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119th CONGRESS — 1st Session
H. R. 419
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
A BILL
To amend section 212 of the Immigration and Nationality Act to ensure that efforts to engage in espionage or technology transfer are considered in visa issuance, and for other purposes.
This Act may be cited as the Protecting America From Spies Act
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in violation of any law of the United States relating to espionage or sabotage; or
that would violate any law of the United States relating to espionage or sabotage if the activity occurred in the United States;
(other than paragraphs (3)(A)(i)(I), (3)(A)(ii), (3)(A)(iii), (3)(C), and clauses (i) and (ii) of paragraph (3)(E) of such subsection)each place such phrase appears and inserting
(other than subparagraphs (A)(i)(I), (A)(ii), (A)(iii), (A)(iv), (C), (E)(i), and (E)(ii) of paragraph (3) of such subsection).