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No Asylum for CCP Spies Act

3/13/2024, 6:23 PM

Summary of Bill S 2905

Bill 118 s 2905, also known as the No Asylum for CCP Spies Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to prevent individuals who are affiliated with the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) from seeking asylum in the United States.

The bill specifically targets individuals who are deemed to be spies or operatives of the CCP. It aims to deny these individuals asylum in the US and instead requires them to be deported back to China. The bill also includes provisions for the US government to share information with other countries about these individuals to prevent them from seeking asylum elsewhere.

Supporters of the bill argue that individuals who are working on behalf of the CCP pose a threat to US national security and should not be allowed to seek refuge in the country. They believe that denying these individuals asylum will help protect the US from espionage and other malicious activities carried out by the CCP. Opponents of the bill, however, raise concerns about the potential for abuse and the impact on individuals who may be seeking asylum for legitimate reasons unrelated to espionage. They argue that the bill could lead to discrimination and unjust treatment of individuals based on their affiliation with the CCP. Overall, the No Asylum for CCP Spies Act is a controversial piece of legislation that seeks to address national security concerns related to individuals affiliated with the Chinese Communist Party. It is currently being debated in Congress, and its fate remains uncertain.

Current Status of Bill S 2905

Bill S 2905 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 21, 2023. Bill S 2905 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on September 21, 2023.  Bill S 2905's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. as of September 21, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 2905

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
16
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
16
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 2905

Primary Policy Focus

Immigration

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 2905

No Asylum for CCP Spies Act
No Asylum for CCP Spies Act
A bill to deny asylum to members of a Communist or other totalitarian party, and for other purposes.

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