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Version 00 · Introduced in House · May 6, 1993
Terrorist Interdiction Act of 1993 - Directs the Secretary of State to implement an automated visa lookout system (system). Gives the Department of State access to the National Crime Information Center and other Federal Bureau of Investigation criminal records for passport, visa, and other immigration related matters. Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to make membership in a terrorist organization a ground for exclusion from admission into the United States. Requires a U.S. consular official, before issuing a visa to an alien for U.S. admission, to certify that a check of the system has been made and that there is no basis for such alien's exclusion.
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Rep. Snowe, Olympia J. [R-ME-2] · R–ME
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1249-1250)
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Referred to the Subcommittee on International Law, Immigration, and Refugees.
Referred to the Subcommittee on International Security, International Organizations and Human Rights.
Referred to the Subcommittee on International Operations.
Referred to the House Committee on Judiciary.
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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