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Urge Your Member of Congress to Oppose the STEP Act
Congressman Reintroduces Legislation Barring Travel from Iran
January 13th, 2010, Washington, D.C. - Congressman J. Gresham Barrett
(R-SC/3rd) introduced the Stop Terrorists Entry Program Act (STEP) into
the House of Representatives, a bill he originally introduced back in
2003. The STEP Act would bar the entry of individuals to the United
States from Iran and other countries that are “State Sponsors
of Terrorism”, as well as Yemen.
If enacted, the proposed legislation could effectively forbid all
Iranians from immigrating, visiting, or studying in the United States.
Individuals seeking political or religious asylum as well as those
requiring emergency medical treatment may be exempt from the provisions
of the Act.
The Public Affairs Alliance of Iranian Americans (PAAIA) strongly
favors taking appropriate and necessary measures to protect the
national security of the United States. However, PAAIA is opposed to
legislation that effectively bans individuals from certain countries
coming to America based on their nationality. Such proposed legislation
is not only discriminatory but also has the potential to encourage
xenophobia and hatred.
Click here to read the text of the STEP Act.
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Ask your member of Congress to oppose the STEP Act!
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