118th Congress · HOUSE BILLBILL

H.R. 5550 — Blocking the Entry of Malign Actors Act

“To amend the Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 1990 and 1991 to expand the President's authority to deny any individual's admission to the United States as a representative to the United Nations.”

International affairs

Introduced Sep 18, 2023

Last action Sep 18, 2023

Pipeline · Bill → Law

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Introduced

Sep 18, 2023

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Referred

Sep 18, 2023

Judiciary

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Committee

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House floor

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Senate

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Resolve Changes

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SummaryCRS Summary

This bill requires the President to deny an individual's admission to the United States as a representative to the United Nations if the individual (1) engaged in espionage or terrorist activities against the United States or its allies, or (2) may pose a threat to U.S. national security interests. Currently, such a denial is only required if the individual meets both criteria.

Provisions · 2 sectionsIntroduced in House

Timeline · 2 actions

Sep 18, 2023

Introduced in House

Sep 18, 2023

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.