H.R.489: No Religious Registry Act of 2017

About This Bill

  • Introduced Jan. 12, 2017
  • Latest Major Action Feb. 6, 2017

Bill Cosponsors

94 (All Democrats)

Bill Version

Bill Summary

No Religious Registry Act of 2017 This bill prohibits U.S. government officers or employees from collecting information or utilizing a registry or database to classify or surveil on the basis of religious affiliation: (1) U.S. nationals, (2) aliens lawfully present in the United States, or (3) aliens who apply for a visa or seek admission to the United States or on whose behalf a petition under the immigration laws is submitted. The bill also...

(Source: Library of Congress)

What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill

There are 4 statements associated with H.R.489.

Bill Actions

Date Description
Feb. 6, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.
Feb. 6, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Jan. 12, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Jan. 12, 2017

Introduced in the House by Suzan K. DelBene (D-Wash.)

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