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https://lynnjenkins.house.gov/press-releases/congresswoman-jenkins-applauds-passage-of-house-bill-to-keep-americans-safe/	Congresswoman Jenkins Applauds Passage of House Bill To Keep Americans Safe	2015-11-19	2015	2015-11	Republican	House	KS	Lynn Jenkins	J000290	lynnjenkins.house.gov			legacy	WASHINGTON, D.C.– Today, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 4038, the American SAFE Act of 2015, in a strong bipartisan vote of 289-137. This legislation will pause the influx of Syrian and Iraqi refugees until the Administration implements important vetting and security procedures to ensure ISIL, Al-Qaeda and other terrorist groups do not exploit our refugee program and enter the United States. Congresswoman Lynn Jenkins (KS-02) released the following statement applauding the bill’s passage: “My top priority will always be the safety and security of Kansans and the American people. In these difficult times, our American values teach us compassion, but also common-sense. It is important to do everything we can to protect Americans across our nation. A pause in admitting Syrian and Iraqi refugees until the Administration can ensure the implementation of stringent safeguards is a logical and practical step to maintain the wellbeing of folks in Kansas and across the country.” Items to Note The legislation would require background checks for any Syrian or Iraqi refugee and certification from the Secretary of Homeland Security, the Director of the FBI and the Director of National Intelligence that the individual did not represent a security threat. # # #	1	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z