HR 3497
Protecting UACs Through Enhanced Sponsor Vetting Act of 2021
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This bill, the Protecting UACs Through Enhanced Sponsor Vetting Act of 2021, aims to improve the safety and security of unaccompanied alien children (UACs) in the U.S. by strengthening the vetting process for potential sponsors. It requires the Office of Refugee Resettlement to notify state and local governments about placement decisions, coordinate with law enforcement agencies during evaluations, conduct thorough criminal background checks using the Next Generation Identification System, and share intelligence with the Terrorist Screening Center regarding potential connections to transnational criminal organizations.
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