Halt Immigration from Countries with Inadequate Verification Capabilities Act
In committee: it can still change before the session ends.
- Stage
- In committee
- Started in
- House
- Latest action
- Mar 17, 2026
What it does
The bill would amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to prohibit the admission of aliens from countries designated as having inadequate identity verification capabilities, including those listed in Presidential Proclamation 9645 and additional countries like Afghanistan, Sudan, Eritrea, and the Central African Republic, based on assessments by the Secretary of State in consultation with other federal officials. It affects foreign nationals seeking entry to the U.S., with exceptions for lawful permanent residents, refugees, asylees, military personnel and their families, diplomatic visa holders, and individuals whose admission is deemed in the national interest. The bill requires the…
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