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S.2944: A bill to authorize the Secretary of Homeland Security and the Secretary of State to refuse or revoke visas to aliens if in the security or foreign policy interests of the United States, to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to review all visa app
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
- This bill is primarily about immigration
- Introduced Jan. 21, 2010
- Latest Major Action Jan. 21, 2010
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
6 (All Republicans)
Bill Summary
Amends the Homeland Security Act to authorize the Secretary of Homeland Security (DHS) to refuse or revoke any visa to an alien or class of aliens if necessary or advisable for U.S. security interests. Prohibits judicial review of such determinations. Authorizes the Secretary of State (Secretary) to direct a consular officer to refuse or revoke a visa if necessary or advisable for U.S. foreign policy interests. Prohibits a decision by the...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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| Jan. 21, 2010 |
Introduced in the Senate by John Cornyn (R-Texas) |