To prohibit persons who are not citizens of the United States, except for those from the "Five Eyes", from accessing or entering Department of Energy sites and facilities.
Sponsored By: Representative Steube, W. Gregory [R-FL-17]
Introduced
Summary
Bars most non-U.S. citizens from accessing Department of Energy sites and facilities. This bill would prohibit any person who is not a U.S. citizen from entering or accessing DOE sites that are owned, operated, or leased, while explicitly exempting citizens of Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom. The restriction would take effect 60 days after enactment and the Secretary of Energy would have 60 days to revise regulations, guidelines, policies, and procedures needed to implement the change.
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
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Ban on noncitizen entry to Energy Department sites
This bill would bar people who are not U.S. citizens from entering any Energy Department site or facility. Citizens of Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom would be exempt. It would cover all sites the Department owns, runs, or leases. The ban would start 60 days after enactment. Within 60 days of enactment, the Secretary of Energy would update rules and policies to carry this out. This would apply regardless of other laws.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Steube, W. Gregory [R-FL-17]
FL • R
Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
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