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No FARC Act
12/30/2022, 3:04 AM
Summary of Bill HR 6237
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.
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.
Congressional Summary of HR 6237
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.
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Current Status of Bill HR 6237
Bill HR 6237 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since December 9, 2021. Bill HR 6237 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on December 9, 2021. Bill HR 6237's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship. as of November 1, 2022
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 6237
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
28Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
28Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 6237
Primary Policy Focus
International AffairsAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 6237
No FARC Act
No FARC Act
No Foreign Adversaries Residing in our Communities Act
To prevent the admission of any member or leader of the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) into the United States, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 6237
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