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To provide that the Executive Order entitled "Protecting the Nation from Foreign Terrorist Entry into the United States" (January 27, 2017) shall have no force or effect, to prohibit the use of Federal funds to enforce the Executive Order, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressHR-1075| House 
| Updated: 3/6/2017
Yvette D. Clarke

Yvette D. Clarke

Democratic Representative

New York

Cosponsors (18)
Dwight Evans (Democratic)Al Lawson (Democratic)Val Butler Demings (Democratic)Marc A. Veasey (Democratic)Robin L. Kelly (Democratic)Karen Bass (Democratic)Emanuel Cleaver (Democratic)Darren Soto (Democratic)Anthony G. Brown (Democratic)Al Green (Democratic)G. K. Butterfield (Democratic)Gregory W. Meeks (Democratic)Marcia L. Fudge (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Ruben J. Kihuen (Democratic)James E. Clyburn (Democratic)Eddie Bernice Johnson (Democratic)Bennie G. Thompson (Democratic)
Committees (6)
• Homeland Security Committee• Foreign Affairs Committee• Border Security and Enforcement Subcommittee• Judiciary Committee• Intelligence (Permanent Select) Committee• Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement Subcommittee
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Freedom for Refugees Escaping Enmity (FREE) Act This bill nullifies Executive Order 13769, entitled "Protecting the Nation from Foreign Terrorist Entry into the United States." No federal funds may be used to implement or enforce any of the policy changes set forth in such order. Among the order's major provisions are restrictions on the entry of immigrants and nonimmigrants from seven countries (Iran, Iraq, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, and Yemen) and additional limitations on refugee admissions to the United States. The Department of Homeland Security shall release any alien in custody under authority of such order. Visas or documentation that were revoked or refused under authority of such order shall be reissued or reconsidered as appropriate unless a consular officer knows, or has reason to believe, that the alien is ineligible to receive the visa or documentation under any provision of the immigration laws. The Immigration and Nationality Act is amended to prohibit an alien from being given immigration visa preference, being discriminated against, or being denied U.S. entry or admission based upon religion or lack of religious beliefs. The President may may not exercise his or her authority to suspend or restrict the U.S. entry of aliens or classes of aliens so as to modify the entry, reentry, or admission requirements of an alien having a valid and unexpired: (1) immigrant or nonimmigrant visa, or (2) refugee or legal permanent resident status.
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Timeline
Feb 15, 2017
Introduced in House
Feb 15, 2017
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Foreign Affairs, Homeland Security, and Intelligence (Permanent Select), for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Feb 28, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Border and Maritime Security.
Mar 6, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.
  • February 15, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • February 15, 2017
    Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Foreign Affairs, Homeland Security, and Intelligence (Permanent Select), for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • February 28, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Border and Maritime Security.


  • March 6, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.

Immigration

Related Bills

  • HR 115-724: To provide that the Executive order entitled "Protecting the Nation from Foreign Terrorist Entry into the United States" (January 27, 2017), shall have no force or effect, to prohibit the use of Federal funds to enforce the Executive order, and for other purposes.
  • HR 115-722: To prohibit the use of Federal funds to implement, administer, or enforce the Executive order entitled "Protecting the Nation from Foreign Terrorist Entry into the United States" signed by President Donald J. Trump on January 27, 2017.
  • HR 115-735: To prohibit the enforcement of certain Executive orders.
  • S 115-248: A bill to block implementation of the Executive order that restricts individuals from certain countries from entering the United States.
AfricaBorder security and unlawful immigrationExecutive agency funding and structureImmigration status and proceduresIranIraqLibyaMiddle EastPresidents and presidential powers, Vice PresidentsRefugees, asylum, displaced personsReligionSomaliaSudanSyriaTravel and tourismVisas and passportsYemen

To provide that the Executive Order entitled "Protecting the Nation from Foreign Terrorist Entry into the United States" (January 27, 2017) shall have no force or effect, to prohibit the use of Federal funds to enforce the Executive Order, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressHR-1075| House 
| Updated: 3/6/2017
Freedom for Refugees Escaping Enmity (FREE) Act This bill nullifies Executive Order 13769, entitled "Protecting the Nation from Foreign Terrorist Entry into the United States." No federal funds may be used to implement or enforce any of the policy changes set forth in such order. Among the order's major provisions are restrictions on the entry of immigrants and nonimmigrants from seven countries (Iran, Iraq, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, and Yemen) and additional limitations on refugee admissions to the United States. The Department of Homeland Security shall release any alien in custody under authority of such order. Visas or documentation that were revoked or refused under authority of such order shall be reissued or reconsidered as appropriate unless a consular officer knows, or has reason to believe, that the alien is ineligible to receive the visa or documentation under any provision of the immigration laws. The Immigration and Nationality Act is amended to prohibit an alien from being given immigration visa preference, being discriminated against, or being denied U.S. entry or admission based upon religion or lack of religious beliefs. The President may may not exercise his or her authority to suspend or restrict the U.S. entry of aliens or classes of aliens so as to modify the entry, reentry, or admission requirements of an alien having a valid and unexpired: (1) immigrant or nonimmigrant visa, or (2) refugee or legal permanent resident status.
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Timeline
Feb 15, 2017
Introduced in House
Feb 15, 2017
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Foreign Affairs, Homeland Security, and Intelligence (Permanent Select), for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Feb 28, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Border and Maritime Security.
Mar 6, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.
  • February 15, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • February 15, 2017
    Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Foreign Affairs, Homeland Security, and Intelligence (Permanent Select), for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • February 28, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Border and Maritime Security.


  • March 6, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.
Yvette D. Clarke

Yvette D. Clarke

Democratic Representative

New York

Cosponsors (18)
Dwight Evans (Democratic)Al Lawson (Democratic)Val Butler Demings (Democratic)Marc A. Veasey (Democratic)Robin L. Kelly (Democratic)Karen Bass (Democratic)Emanuel Cleaver (Democratic)Darren Soto (Democratic)Anthony G. Brown (Democratic)Al Green (Democratic)G. K. Butterfield (Democratic)Gregory W. Meeks (Democratic)Marcia L. Fudge (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Ruben J. Kihuen (Democratic)James E. Clyburn (Democratic)Eddie Bernice Johnson (Democratic)Bennie G. Thompson (Democratic)
Committees (6)
• Homeland Security Committee• Foreign Affairs Committee• Border Security and Enforcement Subcommittee• Judiciary Committee• Intelligence (Permanent Select) Committee• Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement Subcommittee

Immigration

Related Bills

  • HR 115-724: To provide that the Executive order entitled "Protecting the Nation from Foreign Terrorist Entry into the United States" (January 27, 2017), shall have no force or effect, to prohibit the use of Federal funds to enforce the Executive order, and for other purposes.
  • HR 115-722: To prohibit the use of Federal funds to implement, administer, or enforce the Executive order entitled "Protecting the Nation from Foreign Terrorist Entry into the United States" signed by President Donald J. Trump on January 27, 2017.
  • HR 115-735: To prohibit the enforcement of certain Executive orders.
  • S 115-248: A bill to block implementation of the Executive order that restricts individuals from certain countries from entering the United States.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
AfricaBorder security and unlawful immigrationExecutive agency funding and structureImmigration status and proceduresIranIraqLibyaMiddle EastPresidents and presidential powers, Vice PresidentsRefugees, asylum, displaced personsReligionSomaliaSudanSyriaTravel and tourismVisas and passportsYemen