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113th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. R. 572
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
February 6, 2013
Mr. Ryan of Ohio (for
himself and Mr. Johnson of Ohio)
introduced the following bill; which was referred to the
Committee on the
Judiciary
A BILL
To suspend the issuance of visas to nationals of Brazil
until such time as Brazil amends its laws to remove the prohibition on
extradition of nationals of Brazil to other countries.
1.
Short title
This Act may be cited as the
End Immuity for Brazilian Criminals
Act.
2.
Suspension of
visas for Brazilians until Brazil amends its laws to remove the prohibition on
extradition of nationals of Brazil to other countries
(a)
Suspension of
visa issuance
Notwithstanding
any other provision of law, no immigrant or nonimmigrant visa may be issued to
a citizen, subject, national, or resident of Brazil until the President of the
United States determines and certifies to the Congress that the Government of
Brazil has amended its laws to remove the prohibition on extradition of
nationals of Brazil to other countries.
(b)
Waiver
The President may waive the application of
subsection (a) on a case-by-case basis if the President determines and
certifies to the Congress that it is in the national interests of the United
States to do so.
(c)
Effect of
unauthorized issuance
Any visa issued in violation of this
subsection shall be null and void.