To amend title 18, United States Code, to require the screening of volunteers at Federal prisons for terrorist links, and for other purposes.
Prevent Terrorism from Entering our Prisons Act of 2015
This bill amends the federal criminal code to require the Department of Justice (DOJ) to screen federal prison volunteers for known and suspected terrorist connections, using Federal Bureau of Investigation files and volunteers' social media accounts.
DOJ must take appropriate action if a volunteer's screening raises questions about terrorist connections.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
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