S.246: A bill to block the implementation of certain presidential actions that restrict individuals from certain countries from entering the United States.

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About This Bill

Introduced Jan. 28, 2019
Latest Major Action Jan. 28, 2019
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Bill Sponsor

Christopher S. Murphy (D-Conn.)

Bill Cosponsors

32 (31 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat)

Bill Version

Introduced in Senate - Jan. 28, 2019

Bill Summary

This bill prohibits making funds, resources, or fees available to any federal agency to implement or enforce Executive Order 13780 and Presidential Proclamation 9645, which suspended individuals from several countries of concern, including Chad, Iran, and Libya, from entering the United States. The Proclamation also provided for enhanced U.S. vetting capacities.

(Source: Library of Congress)

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Bill Actions

Date	Description
Jan. 28, 2019	Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Jan. 28, 2019	Introduced in the Senate by Christopher S. Murphy (D-Conn.)

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