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SCREEN Act

12/15/2023, 4:09 PM

Summary of Bill S 3314

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.

Current Status of Bill S 3314

Bill S 3314 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since November 15, 2023. Bill S 3314 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on November 15, 2023.  Bill S 3314's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. as of November 15, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 3314

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 3314

Primary Policy Focus

Commerce

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 3314

SCREEN Act
SCREEN Act
Shielding Children's Retinas from Egregious Exposure on the Net Act
A 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.

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