Congress Defies Obama With State Refugee Security Act, Allowing States To Deny Syrian Refugees Sen. Ted Cruz has just introduced the State Refugee Security Act of 2015 along with Republican Texas Gov. Greg Abbott. With approval of Congress, this bill will allow governors to refuse Obamas Syrian Refugee program. Congress is heavily leaning towards this bill, given the recent circumstances. A total of 31 governors have announced that they will not abide by the refugee program. Many more will follow with this bill on the way. America is a charitable nation, but we cannot allow charity for some to compromise the safety for all, Abbott said. Cruz ended the press conference by siding with Trump on the Muslim issue. A lot of our friends here have encouraged me to criticize and attack Donald Trump, but I am not interested in doing so. He believes people should face their frustration away from Trump and toward radical Islamic terrorism. We agree wholeheartedly. Do you fully support this bill? 