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MO HCR97
Concurrent Resolution
Status
2/3/2016
Primary Sponsor
Keith Frederick
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AI Summary
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Declares that no Syrian refugees shall enter Missouri and prohibits state funding from supporting any Syrian refugees
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Cites national security concerns following the 2015 Paris terrorist attacks and San Bernardino shooting, arguing the refugee screening process cannot guarantee terrorists will not enter the country
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Asserts states have authority to regulate immigration under the Tenth Amendment, claiming this power was not expressly delegated to Congress
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References National Federation of Independent Business v. Sebelius (2012) to argue the federal government cannot compel states to accept refugees or implement federal programs
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Directs the Chief Clerk to send copies of the resolution to all members of Missouri's Congressional delegation
Legislative Description
Specifies that state funding shall not support Syrian refugees and Missouri shall not allow Syrian refugees to settle in the state
Last Action
Referred: Emerging Issues(H)
5/13/2016