Print

Hudson Statement on Terrorists Entering U.S. as Refugees

01/08/16
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 8, 2016
 
Hudson Statement on Terrorists Entering U.S. as Refugees
 
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08), co-author of a bill to bolster security of the Syrian and Iraqi refugee program, responded to reports that two terrorists from Iraq entered the United States through the refugee process:
 
“It appears that this administration is not keeping terrorists out of our country and is failing to protect the safety of Americans. ISIS has vowed to exploit the refugee crisis and it looks like they’ve done it. This gaping hole in our security must be addressed immediately. That’s why I’m calling on the Senate to pass my bill, the American SAFE Act, to stop the Syrian and Iraqi refugee process unless and until  there is reliable vetting. We face complex and growing threats from Islamic extremism and we must remain vigilant – this bill is a critical step to avoid another deadly catastrophe here at home."  
 
According to the National Counterterrorism Center, “Since 2011, NCTC has identified non-Syrian individuals with ties to terrorist groups in Syria attempting to gain entry to the U.S. through the U.S. refugee program.”
 
Despite a veto-threat from the president, the American SAFE Act, introduced by Rep. Hudson and Homeland Security Committee Chairman Michael McCaul, requires comprehensive background checks of every refugee from Iraq or Syria and certification that each does not pose a threat before they can be admitted into the United States. It passed the House with an overwhelming, bipartisan, and veto-proof majority.  
 
###

  • Office Locations

    Office Name Location Image Map URL
    Concord Office
    325 McGill Avenue, NW
    Suite 500
    Concord, NC 28027
    Phone: (704) 786-1612
    Fax: (704) 782-1004
    Hours: M-F 8:30-5:30pm    		   http://goo.gl/maps/RmioT
    Rockingham Office
    1015 Fayetteville Rd
    Rockingham, NC 28379
    Phone: (910) 997-2070
    Hours: M-F 8:30-5:30pm    		   https://goo.gl/maps/mxxud3NUDpS2
    Washington DC
    429 Cannon House Office Building
    Washington, DC 20515
    Phone: 202-225-3715
    Hours: M-F 8:30-5:30pm    		   http://goo.gl/maps/3jQFv
           
           

  • HIDDEN_WEBSITE_VARIABLES

    How to use: Insert <span class="EXACT_VALUE_LABEL_AS_ENTERED_BELOW">&nbsp;</span> where you'd like the value to be populated.

    Non-breaking space within span tags - &nbsp; - is required for WYSIWYG.

    Label
    (no spaces or special characters)

    Value

    		 Comments (optional)
    repName Richard Hudson  
    helpWithFedAgencyAddress 325 McGill Avenue, NW
    Suite 500
    Concord, NC 28027
    Phone: (704) 786-1612    		  
    district 8th District of North Carolina  
    academyUSCitizenDate July 1, 2015  
    academyAgeDate July 1, 2015  
    academyApplicationDueDate November 2, 2015  
    repStateABBR NC  
    repDistrict 8  
    repState North Carolina  
    repDistrictText 8th  
    repPhoto  
    SponsoredBills    
    CoSponsoredBills Co-Sponsored Bills  
         
         
         
         
         

  • AddThisPush