Visa Integrity and Security Act of 2016

H.R.5203
Introduced: 
May 12, 2016
114
Second
May 25, 2016
Ordered to be reported

This multifaceted bill would implement new procedures for the intake of immigrants and refugees, including a new rule that would require those applying for visas from Iran, Iraq, Libya, Somalia, Syria, Sudan, or Yemen to obtain a Security Advisory Opinion from the State Dept.

8 cosponsors (8R).

Last major action: 5/25/16 ordered to be reported.

Sponsor/Cosponsors:

Louis Barletta(R-PA)Louis Jr. Gohmert(R-TX)Bob Goodlatte(R-VA)Trey Gowdy(R-SC)
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Louis Barletta(R-PA)Louis Jr. Gohmert(R-TX)Bob Goodlatte(R-VA)Trey Gowdy(R-SC)Tom Marino(R-PA)John Lee Ratcliffe(R-TX)James Jr Sensenbrenner(R-WI)Lamar Smith(R-TX)

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Legislation Topics

Iran Syria Refugees