HB6286: Protecting America From Spies Act
- 1Introduced (current step)
- 2Passed One Chamber
- 3Passed Both Chambers
- 4Became Law
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Summary
To amend section 212 of the Immigration and Nationality Act to ensure that efforts to engage in espionage or technology transfer are considered in visa issuance, and for other purposes.
Plain-language summary
This bill would change the immigration visa process to reject applicants who show signs of trying to engage in espionage (spying) or illegal technology transfer. Espionage means gathering secrets for a foreign country; technology transfer means sharing protected technical information. The bill modifies existing immigration law to specifically flag these activities when deciding whether to approve visas. The bill was introduced in the House but has not yet been assigned to a for review.
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HB6286: Protecting America From Spies Act
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Sponsors
Ben Cline
Primary SponsorCo-sponsors (10)
Lance Gooden
Robert Good
Greg Steube
Robert Latta
Byron Donalds