Bill · H.R. 4234· House(119-HR-4234)

Safeguarding Americans From Extremist Risk (SAFER) at the Border Act

Age: 45 years

New York

Introduced: 6/27/2025
Last activity: 6/27/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsored by: Nicholas Langworthy
Cosponsors: - 19 - 0

International Affairs

Introduced
In Committee

What this bill would do

The ``Safeguarding Americans From Extremist Risk (SAFER) at the Border Act'' aims to restrict the authority of the Secretary of Homeland Security regarding parole. It introduces specific definitions for terms like "known terrorist," "special interest alien," and "suspected terrorist." The bill modifies the Immigration and Nationality Act to limit the circumstances under which the Secretary can temporarily parole arriving aliens into the United States. Under this act, parole is restricted to urgent humanitarian reasons or significant public benefit. Additionally, it explicitly prohibits the parole of refugees and certain individuals deemed a national security risk. Finally, it denies parole to those flagged for various criminal or terrorist-related activities.

Yes

Does this tighten control of the border?+5
The bill enhances national security by restricting the parole of individuals identified as potential terrorists or security risks.
Does this give the federal government more power?+3
The bill expands federal authority by restricting the Secretary of Homeland Security's parole discretion.

The opposite

Would immigrants be better off under this?-7
The bill negatively impacts immigrants by prohibiting the parole of refugees and those identified as security risks.
Does this make it easier for immigrants already here to become citizens?-5
The bill restricts immigration avenues by specifically prohibiting the parole of refugees.
Does this protect the right to fair treatment by the courts?-3
The bill limits parole opportunities for specific groups through statutory mandates rather than individual case review.