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A bill to transfer and limit Executive Branch authority to suspend or restrict the entry of a class of aliens.
8/2/2024, 10:56 AM
Summary of Bill S 4961
Bill 118 s 4961, also known as the "Limiting Executive Authority on Alien Entry Act," aims to transfer and restrict the power of the Executive Branch to suspend or restrict the entry of a specific group of aliens into the United States. The bill seeks to ensure that decisions regarding the entry of aliens are made in a transparent and accountable manner, with oversight from Congress.
Under this legislation, the President would be required to provide a detailed justification for any suspension or restriction of alien entry, including specific criteria for determining which individuals are affected. The bill also mandates that any such actions be temporary and subject to review by Congress.
Additionally, the bill includes provisions to prevent discrimination based on nationality, religion, or other factors when implementing entry restrictions. It also requires the Executive Branch to provide regular updates to Congress on the status of any entry restrictions and their impact on national security. Overall, Bill 118 s 4961 aims to ensure that decisions regarding the entry of aliens into the United States are made in a fair and transparent manner, with appropriate checks and balances in place to prevent abuse of executive authority.
Under this legislation, the President would be required to provide a detailed justification for any suspension or restriction of alien entry, including specific criteria for determining which individuals are affected. The bill also mandates that any such actions be temporary and subject to review by Congress.
Additionally, the bill includes provisions to prevent discrimination based on nationality, religion, or other factors when implementing entry restrictions. It also requires the Executive Branch to provide regular updates to Congress on the status of any entry restrictions and their impact on national security. Overall, Bill 118 s 4961 aims to ensure that decisions regarding the entry of aliens into the United States are made in a fair and transparent manner, with appropriate checks and balances in place to prevent abuse of executive authority.
Current Status of Bill S 4961
Bill S 4961 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since August 1, 2024. Bill S 4961 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on August 1, 2024. Bill S 4961's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. as of August 1, 2024
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 4961
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
64Democrat Cosponsors
60Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
4Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 4961
Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 4961
A bill to transfer and limit Executive Branch authority to suspend or restrict the entry of a class of aliens.
A bill to transfer and limit Executive Branch authority to suspend or restrict the entry of a class of aliens.
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