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- H.R.114
H.R.114: Social Media Screening for Terrorists Act of 2017
About This Bill
- Introduced Jan. 3, 2017
- Latest Major Action Jan. 23, 2017
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Bill Sponsor
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Jan. 3, 2017
Bill Summary
Social Media Screening for Terrorists Act of 2017 This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security to search all public records, including Internet sites and social media profiles, to determine if an alien applying for admission to the United States is inadmissible under the Immigration and Nationality Act.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Jan. 23, 2017 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.
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| Jan. 3, 2017 |
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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| Jan. 3, 2017 |
Introduced in the House by Vern Buchanan (R-Fla.) |