S. 344: A bill to require the Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection to identify and conduct recurrent vetting of evacuees from Afghanistan found not to be properly vetted before entering the United States.
A Senate bill (S.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | Senate bill (S.) |
| Originating chamber | Senate |
| Introduced | 2025-01-30 |
| Sponsor | Sen. Scott, Rick [R-FL] |
| Policy area | Immigration |
| Cosponsors | 1 |
| Latest action | 2025-01-30 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. |
| Last updated | 2025-07-21 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2025-01-30):
This bill requires U.S. Customs and Border Protection to conduct recurrent and periodic screening and vetting of all evacuees from Afghanistan who were paroled into the United States under certain operations. The screening and vetting must include consulting all law enforcement and international terrorist screening databases.
Cosponsors (1)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Joni Ernst | R IA (original cosponsor) 2025-01-30 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S. 344 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
Frequently asked questions
What is S. 344?
S. 344 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: A bill to require the Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection to identify and conduct recurrent vetting of evacuees from Afghanistan found not to be properly vetted before entering the United States..
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 344 are available on congress.gov.
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