No FARC Act

No Foreign Adversaries Residing in our Communities Act or the No FARC Act

This bill bars any alien who is a present or former member of the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (also known as FARC) from being admitted into the United States or receiving a visa. The President may waive this prohibition on a case-by-case basis only by certifying to Congress that the waiver is in the U.S. national interest.

Bill 117 hr 6237, also known as the No FARC Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress with the aim of combating the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC), a guerrilla group that has been involved in armed conflict in Colombia for decades.

The bill seeks to impose sanctions on individuals and entities that provide support to FARC, including financial assistance, weapons, or training. It also calls for increased cooperation between the US and Colombian governments in order to disrupt and dismantle FARC's operations.

Additionally, the No FARC Act includes provisions to support the Colombian government's efforts to promote peace and stability in the region, including providing assistance for demobilization and reintegration programs for former FARC members. Overall, the No FARC Act is designed to strengthen US-Colombia relations and support efforts to combat terrorism and promote peace in Colombia.