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New bill would block possible foreign child predators from obtaining U.S. visas * WorldNetDaily * by Pedro Rodriguez, The Daily Signal

Scott introduced the Senate bill to let federal agencies consult child-exploitation records when screening visa applicants.

New bill would block possible foreign child predators from obtaining U.S. visas * WorldNetDaily * by Pedro Rodriguez, The Daily Signal
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Sens. Rick Scott and Ted Budd introduced the SCREEN Act to give federal agencies access to child-exploitation records when screening visa applicants. Rep. Carlos Gimenez introduced a House companion bill.

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Rick Scott and Ted Budd Introduce SCREEN Act for Visa Screening

Outlets agree that Rick Scott introduced the Senate SCREEN Act to let agencies use child-exploitation records in visa screening; a House companion bill was also filed. Center outlets describe the screening proposal and, in Florida Politics, note rights groups’ due-process concerns. Right-leaning outlets present the bill as a way to keep possible foreign child predators from obtaining visas, emphasizing the sponsors’ rationale.

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