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To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to permit the Governor of a State to reject the resettlement of a refugee in that State unless there is adequate assurance that the alien does not present a security risk, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressHR-604| House 
| Updated: 1/23/2017
Ted Poe

Ted Poe

Republican Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (14)
Lamar Smith (Republican)Mo Brooks (Republican)Pete Olson (Republican)Rick W. Allen (Republican)Sam Johnson (Republican)Scott Perry (Republican)Jody B. Hice (Republican)Steve King (Republican)Mike D. Rogers (Republican)Blake Farenthold (Republican)Diane Black (Republican)Bradley Byrne (Republican)Joe Barton (Republican)Brian Babin (Republican)

Judiciary Committee, Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
State Refugee Security Act of 2017 This bill directs the Office of Refugee Resettlement to notify the state agency responsible for coordinating the placement or resettlement of an alien refugee not later than 21 days before the alien's arrival in the state. No alien refugee shall be placed or resettled in a state if the governor certifies to the Office of Refugee Resettlement that it has failed, in the sole determination of the governor, to provide adequate assurance that such person does not present a security risk to the state.
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Timeline
Jan 23, 2017
Introduced in House
Jan 23, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.
Jan 23, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Jan 23, 2017
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H667)
Jan 24, 2017

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 115-211
Introduced in Senate
  • January 23, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • January 23, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.


  • January 23, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • January 23, 2017
    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H667)


  • January 24, 2017

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 115-211
    Introduced in Senate

Immigration

Related Bills

  • S 115-211: A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to permit the Governor of a State to reject the resettlement of a refugee in that State unless there is adequate assurance that the alien does not present a security risk, and for other purposes.
Border security and unlawful immigrationImmigration status and proceduresIntergovernmental relationsRefugees, asylum, displaced personsState and local government operations

To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to permit the Governor of a State to reject the resettlement of a refugee in that State unless there is adequate assurance that the alien does not present a security risk, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressHR-604| House 
| Updated: 1/23/2017
State Refugee Security Act of 2017 This bill directs the Office of Refugee Resettlement to notify the state agency responsible for coordinating the placement or resettlement of an alien refugee not later than 21 days before the alien's arrival in the state. No alien refugee shall be placed or resettled in a state if the governor certifies to the Office of Refugee Resettlement that it has failed, in the sole determination of the governor, to provide adequate assurance that such person does not present a security risk to the state.
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Timeline
Jan 23, 2017
Introduced in House
Jan 23, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.
Jan 23, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Jan 23, 2017
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H667)
Jan 24, 2017

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 115-211
Introduced in Senate
  • January 23, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • January 23, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.


  • January 23, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • January 23, 2017
    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H667)


  • January 24, 2017

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 115-211
    Introduced in Senate
Ted Poe

Ted Poe

Republican Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (14)
Lamar Smith (Republican)Mo Brooks (Republican)Pete Olson (Republican)Rick W. Allen (Republican)Sam Johnson (Republican)Scott Perry (Republican)Jody B. Hice (Republican)Steve King (Republican)Mike D. Rogers (Republican)Blake Farenthold (Republican)Diane Black (Republican)Bradley Byrne (Republican)Joe Barton (Republican)Brian Babin (Republican)

Judiciary Committee, Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement Subcommittee

Immigration

Related Bills

  • S 115-211: A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to permit the Governor of a State to reject the resettlement of a refugee in that State unless there is adequate assurance that the alien does not present a security risk, and for other purposes.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Border security and unlawful immigrationImmigration status and proceduresIntergovernmental relationsRefugees, asylum, displaced personsState and local government operations