SCREEN Act

12/15/2023, 4:09 PM
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
The SCREEN Act, also known as Bill 118 s 3314, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to enhance the security of the United States by improving the screening of foreign nationals seeking entry into the country.

The SCREEN Act proposes several key measures to achieve this goal. First, it calls for the implementation of enhanced screening procedures for individuals applying for visas to enter the US. This includes increased background checks and the use of advanced technology to identify potential security threats.

Additionally, the bill seeks to strengthen cooperation between US government agencies and foreign governments in sharing information related to visa applicants. This would help to ensure that individuals with a history of criminal activity or ties to terrorist organizations are identified and prevented from entering the country. Furthermore, the SCREEN Act includes provisions to enhance the training of immigration and customs officials to better detect and respond to security threats. This would help to improve the overall effectiveness of the screening process and enhance national security. Overall, the SCREEN Act aims to bolster the security of the United States by enhancing the screening of foreign nationals seeking entry into the country. By implementing stricter screening procedures, improving information sharing, and enhancing training for officials, this bill seeks to better protect the US from potential security threats.
Congress
118

Number
S - 3314

Introduced on
2023-11-15

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

11/15/2023

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
The SCREEN Act, also known as Bill 118 s 3314, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to enhance the security of the United States by improving the screening of foreign nationals seeking entry into the country.

The SCREEN Act proposes several key measures to achieve this goal. First, it calls for the implementation of enhanced screening procedures for individuals applying for visas to enter the US. This includes increased background checks and the use of advanced technology to identify potential security threats.

Additionally, the bill seeks to strengthen cooperation between US government agencies and foreign governments in sharing information related to visa applicants. This would help to ensure that individuals with a history of criminal activity or ties to terrorist organizations are identified and prevented from entering the country. Furthermore, the SCREEN Act includes provisions to enhance the training of immigration and customs officials to better detect and respond to security threats. This would help to improve the overall effectiveness of the screening process and enhance national security. Overall, the SCREEN Act aims to bolster the security of the United States by enhancing the screening of foreign nationals seeking entry into the country. By implementing stricter screening procedures, improving information sharing, and enhancing training for officials, this bill seeks to better protect the US from potential security threats.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA bill to require certain interactive computer services to adopt and operate technology verification measures to ensure that users of the platform are not minors, and for other purposes.

Policy Areas
Commerce

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Latest Action11/15/2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.