S. 1979 · 115th Congress

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

Stage
In committee
Introduced
2017-10-18
Latest action
2017-10-18 · Introduced in Senate

Summary

This bill prohibits any federal agency funds, resources, or fees from being used to implement or enforce Executive Order 13780 and the presidential proclamation of September 24, 2017. Among the order's major provisions are restrictions on the entry of nationals from Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, and Yemen and additional limitations on refugee admissions to the United States. The proclamation revised such order to include entry restrictions on nationals from Chad, North Korea, and Venezuela, and remove such restrictions on nationals of Sudan. The proclamation additionally provides for enhanced U.S. vetting capacities.