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Protecting America From Spies Act

12/15/2023, 4:05 PM

Summary of Bill S 370

Bill 118 s 370, also known as the Protecting America From Spies Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to enhance national security by preventing foreign spies from infiltrating and gathering sensitive information within the United States.

The bill includes several key provisions aimed at achieving this goal. One of the main provisions is the establishment of a task force dedicated to identifying and neutralizing foreign intelligence threats. This task force would work closely with law enforcement agencies and intelligence services to track and apprehend suspected spies operating within the country.

Additionally, the bill calls for increased funding for counterintelligence efforts and the expansion of surveillance capabilities to monitor potential threats. It also includes measures to strengthen cybersecurity defenses and protect critical infrastructure from foreign espionage. Overall, the Protecting America From Spies Act is designed to bolster the nation's defenses against foreign intelligence threats and safeguard sensitive information from falling into the wrong hands. Supporters of the bill argue that it is necessary to protect national security and prevent harm to the country's interests. Critics, however, raise concerns about potential privacy violations and the need for proper oversight of the bill's implementation.

Congressional Summary of S 370

Protecting America From Spies Act

This bill expands the grounds for barring non-U.S. nationals (aliens under federal law) who have engaged in acts of espionage or sabotage from entering the United States.

Specifically, any individual shall be inadmissible if the individual has engaged in or will engage in an act that (1) violates a U.S. law relating to espionage or sabotage; (2) would violate any U.S. law relating to espionage or sabotage if it occurred in the United States; or (3) violates any U.S. law prohibiting the export of goods, technology, or sensitive information. Currently, an individual is inadmissible if the individual seeks to enter the United States to engage in such an action.

Furthermore, the bill expands these grounds of inadmissibility and other security-related grounds to cover the spouse or child of the barred individual if the act occurred in the last five years.

The bill also modifies the authority of the Department of Justice to waive certain security-related grounds of inadmissibility for an individual applying for a nonimmigrant visa.

Current Status of Bill S 370

Bill S 370 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 9, 2023. Bill S 370 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on February 9, 2023.  Bill S 370's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. as of February 9, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 370

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
20
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
20
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 370

Primary Policy Focus

Immigration

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 370

Protecting America From Spies Act
Protecting America From Spies Act
A bill to amend section 212 of the Immigration and Nationality Act to ensure that efforts to engage in espionage or technology transfer are considered in visa issuance, and for other purposes.

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