The chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee voiced support on Thursday for legislation that would require officials to screen the social media accounts of visa applicants.

“A simple check of social media accounts of foreign travelers and visa applicants will help ensure that those who have participated in, pledged allegiance to, or communicated with terrorist organizations cannot enter the United States,” Rep. Michael McCaul, R-Texas, said in a statement.

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