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NO BAN Act
3/5/2025, 5:08 AM
Summary of Bill HR 924
Under the provisions of the bill, the Executive Branch would be required to provide detailed justifications for any suspension or restriction of entry, including a clear explanation of the national security or public safety concerns that necessitate such action. Additionally, the bill would establish a process for Congress to review and potentially overturn any such suspension or restriction.
The bill is intended to prevent arbitrary and discriminatory actions by the Executive Branch in the realm of immigration policy. By transferring and limiting the authority to suspend or restrict entry, the bill seeks to uphold the principles of fairness and due process in the immigration system. Overall, Bill 119 hr 924 represents a significant effort to ensure that decisions regarding the entry of aliens into the United States are made in a responsible and accountable manner, with proper oversight from Congress.
Congressional Summary of HR 924
National Origin-Based Antidiscrimination for Nonimmigrants Act or the NO BAN Act
This bill imposes limitations on the President's authority to suspend or restrict aliens from entering the United States. It also prohibits religious discrimination in various immigration-related decisions, such as whether to issue an immigrant or nonimmigrant visa, unless there is a statutory basis for such discrimination.
The President may temporarily restrict the entry of any aliens or class of aliens after the Department of State determines that the restriction would address specific and credible facts that threaten U.S. interests such as public safety.
The bill also imposes limitations on such restrictions, such as requiring the President, State Department, and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to (1) only issue a restriction when required to address a compelling government interest, and (2) narrowly tailor the suspension to use the least restrictive means to achieve such an interest.
Before imposing a restriction, the State Department and DHS shall consult with Congress. The State Department and DHS shall report to Congress about the restriction within 48 hours of the restriction's imposition. If such a report is not made, the restriction shall immediately terminate.
Individuals or entities present in the United States and unlawfully harmed by such a restriction may sue in federal court.
The bill transfers the authority to suspend the entry of aliens traveling to the United States on a commercial airline that failed to comply with regulations related to detecting fraudulent travel documents from the Department of Justice to DHS.
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Current Status of Bill HR 924
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 924
Total Number of Sponsors
4Democrat Sponsors
4Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
175Democrat Cosponsors
175Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 924
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Comments
Zev McCullough
1 year ago
Support transferring executive branch authority.
