US SB3077 | 2009-2010 | 111th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 5-0)
Status: Introduced on March 4 2010 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2010-03-04 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on March 4 2010 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2010-03-04 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Secure Visas Act - Amends the Homeland Security Act to grant the Secretary of Homeland Security (DHS) (Secretary), except for the Secretary of State's authority with respect to diplomatic- and international organization-related visas, exclusive authority to issue regulations, establish policy, and administer and enforce the provisions of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) and all other immigration or nationality laws relating to U.S. consular officer visa functions. Authorizes the Secretary to refuse or revoke any visa to an alien or class of aliens if necessary or advisable for U.S. security interests. Prohibits judicial review of such determinations. Provides that any such visa revocation shall become effective immediately and cancel any other visa in an alien's possession. Authorizes the Secretary of State to direct a consular officer to refuse or revoke a visa if necessary or advisable for U.S. foreign policy interests. Prohibits a decision by the Secretary of State to approve a visa from overriding a revocation or refusal determination by the Secretary. Directs the Secretary to review on-site all visa applications and supporting documentation before adjudication at visa-issuing posts in Algeria, Canada, China, Colombia, Egypt, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Iraq, Jerusalem and Tel Aviv in Israel, Jordan, Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia, Kuwait, Lebanon, Mexico, Morocco, Nigeria, Pakistan, the Philippines, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Syria, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom, Venezuela, and Yemen. Authorizes the Secretary to assign DHS employees to such posts. States that if the Secretary or the Secretary of State revokes a visa: (1) the relevant consular, law enforcement, and terrorist screening databases shall be immediately updated; and (2) look-out notices shall be posted to all DHS port inspectors and Department of State consular officers. Amends INA to eliminate the exception permitting judicial review of a visa revocation where such revocation is the sole ground for a deportation process based upon an alien's unlawful presence in the United States.
Title
A bill to authorize the Secretary of Homeland Security and the Secretary of State to refuse or revoke visas to aliens if in the security or foreign policy interests of the United States, to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to review visa applications before adjudication, and to provide for the immediate dissemination of visa revocation information.
Sponsors
Sen. Saxby Chambliss [R-GA] | Sen. John Cornyn [R-TX] | Sen. Kay Hutchison [R-TX] | Sen. Johnny Isakson [R-GA] |
Sen. Pat Roberts [R-KS] |
History
Date | Chamber | Action |
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2010-03-04 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. |
Same As/Similar To
HB4758 (Related) 2010-04-26 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and International Law.
SB2944 (Related) 2010-01-21 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
SB2944 (Related) 2010-01-21 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Subjects
Africa
Algeria
Asia
Canada
China
Colombia
Criminal justice information and records
Department of Homeland Security
Egypt
Europe
Germany
Government information and archives
Hong Kong
Indonesia
Iraq
Israel
Jordan
Judicial review and appeals
Kuwait
Latin America
Lebanon
Malaysia
Mexico
Middle East
Morocco
Nigeria
Pakistan
Philippines
Saudi Arabia
South Africa
Syria
Turkey
United Arab Emirates
United Kingdom
Venezuela
Visas and passports
Yemen
US Congress State Sources
Type | Source |
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Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/111th-congress/senate-bill/3077/all-info |
Text | https://www.congress.gov/111/bills/s3077/BILLS-111s3077is.pdf |