S. 2297: Preventing Intelligence Gathering from Foreign Adversaries Act

The bill titled "Preventing Intelligence Gathering from Foreign Adversaries Act" aims to modify the existing Immigration and Nationality Act, specifically targeting individuals who are subject to foreign intelligence security laws. It introduces two main provisions regarding the status of aliens in the United States:

Inadmissibility

The first provision modifies Section 212(a)(3) of the Immigration and Nationality Act. It states that any alien (non-U.S. citizen) who is subject to a foreign law requiring them to provide access to, cooperate with, or support the intelligence-gathering activities of that country will be deemed inadmissible to the United States. This means that such individuals would be prevented from entering or being allowed to stay in the U.S.

Deportability

The second provision amends Section 237(a)(4) of the same act. It declares that any alien who is subject to foreign intelligence laws, as defined in the first provision, is also subject to deportation from the United States. This indicates that the U.S. government would have the authority to remove these individuals from the country if they are found to fall under this category.

Overall Purpose

The overall aim of the bill is to enhance national security by ensuring that individuals who might be compelled to assist foreign intelligence operations are unable to enter or remain in the United States.

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