To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to prohibit leaders of certain religious denominations from being admitted to the United States under section 101(a)(15)(R) of that Act, and for other purposes.

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Summary of Bill HR 8905

H.R. 8905, introduced in the 119th Congress, aims to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to restrict the admission of leaders from specific religious denominations to the United States under section 101(a)(15)(R) of the Act.

Current Status of Bill HR 8905

Bill HR 8905 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 19, 2026. Bill HR 8905 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on May 19, 2026. Bill HR 8905's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. as of May 19, 2026

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To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to prohibit leaders of certain religious denominations from being admitted to the United States under section 101(a)(15)(R) of that Act, and for other purposes.