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| https://comstock.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/comstock-votes-pause-and-review-syrian-and-iraqi-refugee-program | Comstock Votes to Pause and Review Syrian and Iraqi Refugee Program, Strengthen National Security | 2015-11-19 | 2015 | 2015-11 | Republican | House | VA | Barbara Comstock | C001105 | comstock.house.gov | legacy | Congresswoman Barbara Comstock (VA-10) released the following statement after the House passed H.R. 4038, the American Security Against Foreign Enemies (SAFE) Act of 2015, legislation she co-sponsored, by a bipartisan vote of 289 to 137: I am pleased we passed this broadly bipartisan and commonsense legislation today with a veto-proof majority in the House. The first and most important role of our government is to protect the people. This bill will pause the refugee program for both Syrian and Iraqi refugees until the Secretary of Homeland Security, the Director of the FBI, and the Director of National Intelligence unanimously certify that each individual applicant does not pose a threat to national security or the safety of the American people. Just last month, FBI Director James Comey said to Congress,Ifwe dont know much about somebody, there wont be anything in our data, and adding I cant sit here and offer anybody an absolute assurance that theres no risk associated with this. This legislation is an additional step in enhancing our national security efforts in dealing with ISIS and terrorist threats and protecting the American people. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z |