,,ii ,calendar ,no4 #cja #aadth ,,congress #ast ,session ,s4 #bcbi ,,in ,,the ,,senate ,,of ,,the ,,united ,,states ,november #ai1 #bjae ,mr4 ,paul introduced the following bill2 which was read the first time ,november #cj1 #bjae,read the second time and placed on the calendar ,a ,,bill ,to prevent the entry of extremists into the ,united ,states under the refugee program1 and for other purposes4 #a4 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,stop ,extremists ,coming ,under ,refugee ,entry ,act or the ,,secure ,act4 #b4 ,enhanced refugee security screening 7a7 ,registration ,the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security shall notify each alien admitted as a refugee under section #bjg of the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #aaeg7 or granted asylum under section #bjh of such ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #aaeh7 that the alien1 not later than #cj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act-- 7#a7 shall register with the ,department of ,homeland ,security as part of the enhanced screening process described in section #c2 and 7#b7 shall be interviewed and fingerprinted by an official of the ,department of ,homeland ,security4 7b7 ,background check ,the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security shall screen and perform a security review on all individuals seeking asylum or refugee status under section #bjg or #bjh of the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act to ensure that such individuals do not present a national security risk to the ,united ,states4 7c7 ,monitoring ,the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security shall monitor individuals granted asylum or admitted as refugees for indications of terrorism4 7d7 ,reports and certifications 7#a7 ,annual screening effectiveness reports ,not later than #be days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and annually thereafter1 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security shall submit a report to ,congress that-- 7,a7 describes the effectiveness with which the ,department is screening applicants for asylum and refugee status2 7,b7 identifies the number of aliens seeking asylum or refugee status who were screened and registered during the past fiscal year1 broken down by country of origin2 7,c7 identifies the number of unfinished or unresolved security screenings for aliens described in subparagraph 7,b72 7,d7 identifies the number of refugees admitted to the ,united ,states under section #bjg or #bjh of the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act who-- 7i7 have not yet participated in the enhanced screening process required under section #c7;a72 or 7ii7 have not been notified by the ,secretary pursuant to subsection 7a72 7,e7 identifies the number of aliens seeking asylum or refugee status who were deported as a result of information gathered during interviews and background checks conducted pursuant to subsections 7a77#b7 and 7b71 broken down by country of origin2 and 7,f7 indicates whether the enhanced screening process has been implemented in a manner that is overbroad or results in the deportation of individuals who pose no reasonable national security threat4 7#b7 ,certification and national security report ,not later than #cj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security shall certify to ,congress that-- 7,a7 the requirements described in subsections 7a7 through 7c7 have been completed2 7,b7 the report required under paragraph 7#a7 was timely submitted2 and 7,c7 all necessary steps have been taken to improve the refugee screening process to prevent terrorists from threatening national security by gaining admission to the ,united ,states by claiming refugee or asylee status and refugee status4 7e7 ,temporary moratorium on refugee admission 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,state may not approve an application for refugee status under section #bjg of the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #aaeg7 and the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security may not approve an application for asylum under section #bjh of such ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #aaeh7 to any national of a high-risk country4 7#b7 ,high-risk country ,in this subsection1 the term high-risk country means any of the following countries or territories3 7,a7 ,afghanistan4 7,b7 ,algeria4 7,c7 ,bahrain4 7,d7 ,bangladesh4 7,e7 ,egypt4 7,f7 ,eritrea4 7,g7 ,indonesia4 7,h7 ,iran4 7,i7 ,iraq4 7,j7 ,jordan4 7,k7 ,kazakhstan4 7,l7 ,kuwait4 7,m7 ,kyrgyzstan4 7,n7 ,lebanon4 7,o7 ,libya4 7,p7 ,mali4 7,q7 ,morocco4 7,r7 ,nigeria4 7,s7 ,north ,korea4 7,t7 ,oman4 7,u7 ,pakistan4 7,v7 ,qatar4 7,w7 ,russia4 7,x7 ,saudi ,arabia4 7,y7 ,somalia4 7,z7 ,sudan4 7,,aa7 ,syria4 7,,bb7 ,tajikistan4 7,,cc7 ,tunisia4 7,,dd7 ,turkey4 7,,ee7 ,united ,arab ,emirates4 7,,ff7 ,uzbekistan4 7,,gg7 ,yemen4 7,,hh7 ,the ,palestinian ,territories4 7f7 ,conditions for resumption of approvals ,the moratorium under subsection 7e7 may be lifted after-- 7#a7 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security-- 7,a7 submits the reports required under subsection 7d77#a72 7,b7 makes the certifications required in subsection 7d77#b72 and 7,c7 certifies to ,congress that any backlog in screening existing cases from those aliens already approved1 or pending approval1 has been eliminated2 and 7#b7 ,congress enacts a law to reinstate1 based upon the information provided1 the approval of applications for refugee or asylee status4 #c4 ,additional waiting periods and security screenings for new visa applicants 7a7 ,enhanced security screenings ,the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security1 in cooperation with the ,secretary of ,state1 shall ensure that a new application for a visa to enter the ,united ,states is not approved until-- 7#a7 at least #cj days after such application is submitted2 and 7#b7 after the completion of an enhanced security screening with respect to the applicant4 7b7 ,visa ,waiver ,program countries ,unless otherwise permitted under this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security1 in cooperation with the ,secretary of ,state1 shall ensure that no alien enters the ,united ,states until after #cj days of security assessments have been conducted on such alien1 regardless of whether the alien's country of origin is participating in the ,visa ,waiver ,program established under section #bag of the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #aahg74 7c7 ,trusted traveler exception 7#a7 ,in general ,notwithstanding subsections 7a7 and 7b7 or section #d7;a71 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security shall accept applications1 and may approve qualified applicants1 for enrollment in the ,global ,entry trusted traveler program described in section #bce4ab of title #h1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 regardless of the nationality or country of habitual residence of the applicant4 7#b7 ,priority ,in review applications for enrollment in the ,global ,entry trusted traveler program1 the ,secretary shall assign priority status in the following order3 7,a7 ,united ,states citizens4 7,b7 ,united ,states legal permanent residents4 7,c7 ,citizens of any country that is designated as a ,visa ,waiver ,program country under section #bag7;c7 of the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #aahg7;c774 7,d7 ,aliens that have a documented frequent travel history to and from the ,united ,states4 7,e7 ,applicants not described in subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,d74 7#c7 ,use of fees ,fees collected from applicants for the ,global ,entry trusted traveler program shall be used to pay for the cost of enhanced screening required under this ,act4 7#d7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this ,act may be construed as requiring the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security to approve an unqualified or high-risk applicant for enrollment in the ,global ,entry trusted traveler program4 #d4 ,enhanced security screening for higher-risk visa applicants 7a7 ,moratorium on high-risk visas 7#a7 ,in general ,except as provided in paragraph 7#b71 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security may not approve any application for entry to the ,united ,states from an alien who is a national of1 or who is applying from1 a high-risk country 7as defined in section #b7;e77 until after-- 7,a7 the completion of the congressional review process described in subsection 7b72 and 7,b7 the enactment of a law that authorizes the termination of the visa moratorium under this subsection4 7#b7 ,exception ,the visa moratorium under paragraph 7#a7 shall not apply to individuals who are enrolled in the ,global ,entry trusted traveler program4 7b7 ,congressional review of screening policies 7#a7 ,certification ,the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security1 the ,secretary of ,state1 and the ,director of ,national ,intelligence shall jointly submit a report to ,congress certifying that-- 7,a7 a national security screening process has been established and implemented that significantly improves the ,federal ,government's ability to identify security risks posed by aliens from high-risk countries who-- 7i7 seek to travel to the ,united ,states2 or 7ii7 have been approved for entry to the ,united ,states2 7,b7 the process identified in subparagraph 7,a7 requires a #cj-;day security assessment for each applicant from high-risk countries2 7,c7 the national security screening process for aliens from high-risk countries will be used to assess the risk posed by applicants from such countries1 including a description of such process2 7,d7 the screening process identified in subparagraph 7,a7 will be used to assess national security risks posed by aliens who are already in the ,united ,states or have been approved to enter the ,united ,states2 7,e7 the complete biometric entry-exit control system required under section #aaj of the ,illegal ,immigration ,reform and ,immigrant ,responsibility ,act of #aiif 7division ,c of ,public ,law #ajd-bjh2 #h ,u4,s4,c4 #abba note7 has been fully implemented2 7,f7 all necessary steps have been taken to prevent the national security vulnerability of allowing individuals to overstay a temporary legal status in the ,united ,states2 and 7,g7 a policy has been implemented to remove aliens that are identified as having overstayed their period of lawful presence in the ,united ,states4 7#b7 ,conditions for resumption of approvals ,after the certifications required under paragraph 7,a7 have been made1 ,congress may enact a law1 based on the information provided1 to lift the moratorium described in subsection 7a74 #e4 ,one hundred percent exit tracking for all ,united ,states visitors 7a7 ,recording exits and correlation to entry data ,the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security shall integrate the records collected through the automated entry-exit control system referred to in section #d7;b77#a77;,e7 into an interoperable data system and any other database necessary to correlate an alien's entry and exit data4 7b7 ,processing of records ,before the departure of outbound aliens at each point of entry1 the ,secretary shall provide for cross-reference capability between databases designated by the ,secretary under subsection 7a7 to determine and record whether an outbound alien has been in the ,united ,states without lawful immigration status4 7c7 ,records inclusion requirements ,the ,secretary shall maintain readily accessible entry-exit data records for immigration and other law enforcement and improve immigration control and enforcement by including information necessary to determine whether an outbound alien without lawful presence in the ,united ,states entered the country through-- 7#a7 unauthorized entry between points of entry2 7#b7 visa or other temporary authorized status2 7#c7 fraudulent travel documents2 7#d7 misrepresentation of identity2 or 7#e7 any other method of entry4 7d7 ,prohibition on collecting exit records for ,united ,states citizens at land points of entry 7#a7 ,prohibition ,while documenting the departure of outbound individuals at each land point of entry along the ,southern or ,northern border1 the ,secretary may not-- 7,a7 process travel documents of ,united ,states citizens2 7,b7 log1 store1 or transfer exit data for ,united ,states citizens2 7,c7 create1 maintain1 operate1 access1 or support any database containing information collected through outbound processing at a point of entry that contains records identifiable to an individual ,united ,states citizen4 7#b7 ,exception ,the prohibition set forth in paragraph 7#a7 does not apply to the records of an individual if an officer processing travel documentation in the outbound lanes at a point of entry along the ,southern or ,northern border-- 7,a7 has a strong suspicion that the individual has engaged in criminal or other prohibited activities2 or 7,b7 needs to verify an individual's identity because the individual is attempting to exit the ,united ,states without travel documentation4 7#c7 ,verification of travel documents ,subject to the prohibition set forth in paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary may provide for the confirmation of a ,united ,states citizen's travel documentation validity in the outbound lanes at a point of entry along the ,southern border4 7e7 ,report on infrastructure requirements to carry out #ajj percent land exit tracking ,not later than #fj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit a report to the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,homeland ,security of the ,house of ,representatives that assesses the infrastructure needs for each point of entry along the ,southern border to fulfill the requirements under this section1 including-- 7#a7 a description of anticipated infrastructure needs within each point of entry2 7#b7 a description of anticipated infrastructure needs adjacent to each point of entry2 7#c7 an assessment of the availability of secondary inspection areas at each point of entry2 7#d7 an assessment of space available at or adjacent to a point of entry to perform processing of outbound aliens2 7#e7 an assessment of the infrastructure demands relative to the volume of outbound crossings for each point of entry2 and 7#f7 anticipated wait times for outbound individuals during processing of travel documents at each point of entry1 relative to possible improvements at the point of entry4 7f7 ,limitations on outbound secondary inspections ,the ,secretary may not designate an outbound ,united ,states citizen for secondary inspection or collect biometric information from a ,united ,states citizen under outbound inspection procedures unless criminal or other prohibited activity has been detected or is strongly suspected4 7g7 ,outbound processing of persons in the united states without lawful presence 7#a7 ,process for recording unlawful presence ,if the ,secretary determines1 at a point of entry along the ,southern border1 that an outbound alien has been in the ,united ,states without lawful presence1 the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 collect and record biometric data from the individual2 7,b7 combine data related to the individual's unlawful presence with any other information related to the individual in the interoperable database1 in accordance with paragraphs 7#d7 and 7#e7 of subsection 7b72 and 7,c7 except as provided in subparagraph 7,b71 permit the individual to exit the ,united ,states4 7#b7 ,exception ,an individual shall not be permitted to leave the ,united ,states if1 during outbound inspection1 the ,secretary detects previous unresolved criminal activity by the individual4 7h7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this ,act1 or amendments made by this ,act1 may be construed as replacing or repealing the requirements for biometric entry-exit capture required under section #aaj of the ,illegal ,immigration ,reform and ,immigrant ,responsibility ,act of #aiif 7division ,c of ,public ,law #ajd-bjh2 #h ,u4,s4,c4 #abba note74 #f4 ,requirements to ensure legal voting 7a7 ,restrictions 7#a7 ,affidavit required ,any individual in asylum status1 refugee status1 legal permanent resident status1 or any other permanent or temporary visa status who intends to remain in the ,united ,states in such status for longer than #f months shall submit to the ,secretary1 during the period specified by the ,secretary1 a signed affidavit that states that the alien-- 7,a7 has not cast a ballot in any ,federal election in the ,united ,states2 and 7,b7 will not register to vote1 or cast a ballot1 in any ,federal election in the ,united ,states while in such status4 7#b7 ,penalty ,if an alien described in paragraph 7#a7 fails to timely submit the affidavit described in paragraph 7#a7 or violates any term of such affidavit-- 7,a7 the ,secretary shall immediately-- 7i7 revoke the legal status of such alien2 and 7ii7 deport the alien to the country from which he or she originated2 and 7,b7 the alien will be permanently ineligible for ,united ,states citizenship4 7#c7 ,bars to legal status ,any individual in asylum status1 refugee status1 legal permanent resident status1 or any other permanent or temporary visa status who illegally registers to vote or who votes in any ,federal election after receiving such status or visa-- 7,a7 shall not be eligible to apply for permanent residence or citizenship2 and 7,b7 if such individual has already been granted permanent residence1 shall lose such status and be subject to deportation pursuant to section #bcg7;a77#f7 of the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #abbg7;a77#f774 7b7 ,responsibilities of the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security 7#a7 ,eligibility determination ,in determining whether an individual described in subsection 7a77#a7 is eligible for legal status1 including naturalization1 under the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #aaja et seq471 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security shall verify that the alien has not registered to vote1 or cast a ballot1 in a ,federal election in the ,united ,states4 7#b7 ,verification of citizenship ,the ,secretary shall provide the election director of each ,state1 and such local election officials as may be designated by such ,state directors1 with access to relevant databases containing information about aliens who have been granted asylum1 refugee status1 or any other permanent or temporary visa status authorized under the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act or by executive action1 for the sole purpose of verifying the citizenship status of registered voters and all individuals applying to register to vote4 7#c7 ,annual report ,the ,secretary shall submit an annual report to ,congress that identifies all jurisdictions in the ,united ,states that have registered individuals who are not ,united ,states citizens to vote in a ,federal election4 7c7 ,responsibilities of ,states 7#a7 ,proof of citizenship ,notwithstanding the ,voting ,rights ,act of #aife 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #ajcja et seq471 the ,national ,voter ,registration ,act of #aiic 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #bjeja et seq471 and any other ,federal law1 all ,states and local governments-- 7,a7 shall require individuals registering to vote in ,federal elections to provide adequate proof of citizenship2 7,b7 may not accept an affirmation of citizenship as adequate proof of citizenship for voter registration purposes2 and 7,c7 may require identification information from all such voter registration applicants4 7#b7 ,cooperation with department of homeland security ,all ,states and local governments shall provide the ,department of ,homeland ,security with the registration and voting history of any alien seeking registered provisional status1 naturalization1 or any other immigration benefit1 upon the request of the ,secretary4 7#c7 ,consequence of noncompliance 7,a7 ,first year ,if any ,state is not in compliance with the proof of citizenship requirements set forth in paragraph 7#a7 on or before the date that is #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,transportation shall reduce the apportionment calculated under section #ajd7;c7 of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 for that ,state for the following fiscal year by #aj percent4 7,b7 ,subsequent years ,for each subsequent year in which any ,state is not in compliance with the proof of citizenship requirements set forth in paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary of ,transportation shall reduce the apportionment calculated under section #ajd7;c7 of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 for that ,state for the following fiscal year by an additional #aj percent4 #g4 ,secure the ,treasury 7a7 ,no welfare for refugees or asylees beginning #a year after date of admission ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 an alien admitted to the ,united ,states as a refugee under section #bjg of the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #aaeg7 or granted asylum under section #bjh of such ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #aaeh71 beginning #a year after the date of such admission-- 7#a7 is not be eligible for any assistance or benefits described in subsection 7c72 and 7#b7 may not claim the earned income tax credit under section #cb of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf4 7b7 ,no citizenship for aliens who apply for and receive welfare ,any alien granted refugee status or asylee admission to the ,united ,states under a permanent or temporary visa1 and who is prohibited under subsection 7a7 from applying for1 or receiving1 assistance or benefits described in subsection 7c7 or from claiming the earned income tax credit under section #cb of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf1 or any other credit allowed by subpart ,c of part ,,iv of subchapter ,a of chapter #a of such ,code shall be permanently prohibited from becoming naturalized as a citizen of the ,united ,states if the alien-- 7#a7 applies for and receives any such assistance or benefits2 or 7#b7 claims and is allowed any such credit4 7c7 ,federal means-tested benefit programs ,the ,federal means-tested benefit programs listed in this paragraph are-- 7#a7 the temporary assistance for needy families program under part ,a of title ,,iv of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fja et seq47 7#b7 the ,medicaid program under title ,,xix of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #acif et seq472 7#c7 the ,state children's health insurance program authorized under title ,,xxi of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #acig;aa et seq472 7#d7 the supplemental nutrition assistance program established under the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjaa et seq472 and 7#e7 the program of block grants to ,states for social services under subtitle ,a of title ,,xx of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #acig et seq474 7d7 ,verification procedures ,in order to comply with the limitation under subsection 7a7-- 7#a7 proof of citizenship shall be required as a condition for receipt of assistance or benefits under the ,federal means-tested benefit programs listed in subsection 7c72 7#b7 proof of citizenship shall be verified as a condition for receiving assistance or benefits under the ,federal means-tested benefit programs listed in subsection 7c71 including by using the ,systematic ,alien ,verification for ,entitlements ,program of the ,u4,s4 ,citizenship and ,immigration ,services to confirm that an individual who has presented proof of citizenship as a condition for receipt of assistance or benefits under any such program is not an alien2 and 7#c7 officers and employees of ,state agencies that administer a ,federal means-tested benefit program listed in subsection 7c7 shall report to any suspicious or fraudulent identity information provided by an individual applying for assistance or benefits to the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security4 7e7 ,nonapplication of the ,privacy ,act ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 section #eeb;a of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code 7commonly referred to as the ,privacy ,act7 may not be construed as prohibiting an officer or employee of a ,state from verifying a claim of citizenship for purposes of eligibility for assistance or benefits under a ,federal means-tested benefit program listed in subsection 7c74 ,november #cj1 #bjae,read the second time and placed on the calendar