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| http://upton.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=398540 | Upton: This is about our national security | 2015-11-19 | 2015 | 2015-11 | Republican | House | MI | Fred Upton | U000031 | upton.house.gov | legacy | Congressman Fred Upton, R-St. Joseph, today voted in support of H.R. 4038, the American Security Against Foreign Enemies (SAFE) Act of 2015. Upton was joined by a majority of his House colleagues as the legislation advanced by a veto-proof 289-137 margin. This is about our national security and our first priority must be protecting the American people, said Upton. In this current climate of terrorism, no errors can be made and our humanitarian efforts must be balanced with keeping our country safe. This straightforward legislation offers a smart path forward as we continue working to combat the very real threat of terrorism both here at home and abroad. The American SAFE Act would put a pause on admission of refugees from Iraq and Syria and require an extensive background check for every refugee to ensure they are not a security threat to the United States. A refugee will not be admitted if the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) cannot certify if a background investigation was sufficient. Additionally, the legislation requires the Department of Homeland Security to report to Congress on the number of refugees certified and not certified. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z |