Representative Greg Steube (R-FL) is introducing legislation tightening travel restrictions for officials from hostile foreign countries in the United States for United Nations (U.N.) business.
Named the Limiting Extremist Travel to the United Nations Act, Rep. Steube's bill requires officials and representatives from said countries, terrorist organizations, and U.N. organizations to adhere to a strict travel regimen while visiting the United Nations headquarters in New York City.
Specifically, designated officials from Iran or a foreign terrorist organization must follow the closest route between their representative office to the U.N., the U.N. building, their hotel, and all local airports within New York, such as John F. Kennedy International, Newark Liberty International, and Teterboro Airport.
Additionally, the allotted visa time is limited to the duration of the U.N. General Assembly, along with one day before and after for travel considerations.
"No person who chants 'Death to America' should be allowed free rein when visiting the United States for U.N. meetings in New York," said Rep. Steube in his press release, adding, "Not only does their presence pose a serious risk to our national security, but it sends the wrong message to the world."
"My bill makes sure only American allies and good faith partners in the international community are permitted full freedom of movement within the U.S. when attending official proceedings of the U.N.," the Florida Congressman concluded.
In May, Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) introduced the CCP Influence Act, requiring hostile foreign countries to notify the United States 96 hours in advance of entering the country for government meetings, which built upon efforts by President Donald Trump to curtail the ability of these countries to engage in espionage.
"We cannot continue putting America's national security at risk by allowing regimes unlimited access to spy on U.S. soil," said Sen. Scott, adding, "President Trump is taking significant action to stand against our adversaries and put America and our national security first, and Congress must do the same by passing my CCP Influence Act."
