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To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to search all public records to determine if an alien is inadmissible to the United States.

USA115th CongressHR-114| House 
| Updated: 1/23/2017
Vern Buchanan

Vern Buchanan

Republican Representative

Florida

Cosponsors (2)
Devin Nunes (Republican)Michael T. McCaul (Republican)

Judiciary Committee, Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Social Media Screening for Terrorists Act of 2017 This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security to search all public records, including Internet sites and social media profiles, to determine if an alien applying for admission to the United States is inadmissible under the Immigration and Nationality Act.
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Timeline
Jan 3, 2017
Introduced in House
Jan 3, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Jan 23, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.
  • January 3, 2017
    Introduced in House
  • January 3, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • January 23, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.

Immigration

Border security and unlawful immigrationGovernment information and archivesImmigration status and proceduresInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaVisas and passports

To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to search all public records to determine if an alien is inadmissible to the United States.

USA115th CongressHR-114| House 
| Updated: 1/23/2017
Social Media Screening for Terrorists Act of 2017 This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security to search all public records, including Internet sites and social media profiles, to determine if an alien applying for admission to the United States is inadmissible under the Immigration and Nationality Act.
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Timeline
Jan 3, 2017
Introduced in House
Jan 3, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Jan 23, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.
  • January 3, 2017
    Introduced in House
  • January 3, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • January 23, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.
Vern Buchanan

Vern Buchanan

Republican Representative

Florida

Cosponsors (2)
Devin Nunes (Republican)Michael T. McCaul (Republican)

Judiciary Committee, Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement Subcommittee

Immigration

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Border security and unlawful immigrationGovernment information and archivesImmigration status and proceduresInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaVisas and passports