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CA SJR21

Joint Resolution

Official Source

Status

Failed

11/30/2016

Primary Sponsor

Robert Huff

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Origin

Senate

2015-2016 Session

AI Summary

  • Urges Congress and the President to support the American Security Against Foreign Enemies Act of 2015 to strengthen screening processes for Syrian and Iraqi refugees
  • References the Obama administration's fiscal year 2016 goal of admitting at least 10,000 Syrian refugees and expresses concern about inadequate Department of Homeland Security screening procedures
  • Cites recent terrorist attacks including the November 2015 Paris attacks (130 killed, 368 injured), the December 2015 San Bernardino attack (14 killed, 22 injured), and September 11, 2001 as justification for enhanced national security measures
  • Directs the Secretary of the Senate to transmit copies of the resolution to the President, Vice President, Speaker of the House, Senate Majority Leader, and California's federal representatives

Legislative Description

Immigration: Syrian and Iraqi refugees.

Last Action

From committee without further action.

11/30/2016

Committee Referrals

Rules1/21/2016

Full Bill Text

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