Immigration: Ban on Entry from 40 Countries
The House Committee on the Judiciary received this bill on July 15, 2026. It has not moved since that date and remains in the early stages of the legislative process. The committee must decide whether to hold a vote before the bill can proceed further.
This bill faces a very difficult path because it targets a large number of countries and would likely be challenged in court. It lacks broad support from both parties needed to pass the Senate.
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People from the 40 listed countries (including Haiti, Iran, Nigeria, Venezuela, Syria and others) who are currently outside the U.S. and have not already been issued a valid visa would be blocked from entering the country. This halts new immigrant and nonimmigrant visa travel for these nationals unless they qualify for a narrow exception or get a discretionary waiver.
“an alien who is a national of any of the following countries may not enter the United States:”
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Introduced in House
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Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Third World Immigration Moratorium Act
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