Bill · H.R. 5495· House(119-HR-5495)
SEVER Act
- Introduced
- 9/18/2025
- Last activity
- 9/18/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Sponsored by
- Claudia Tenney
- Cosponsors
- - 2 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill is known as the Strengthening Entry Visa Enforcement and Restrictions Act or the SEVER Act. It was introduced in the House of Representatives on September 18, 2025. The bill aims to change the rules regarding who is allowed to enter the United States. Specifically, it requires the denial of admission and visas for certain individuals. These are individuals who are subject to sanctions under Executive Order 13876.
Yes
Does this tighten control of the border?+5
The bill strengthens enforcement mechanisms by denying visas and admission to individuals subject to specific Iran-related sanctions.
Does this give the federal government more power?+3
The legislation increases federal enforcement authority regarding visa restrictions and admissions.
The opposite
Would immigrants be better off under this?-3
The bill imposes stricter visa restrictions and denial of admission for specific sanctioned individuals.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Section 2 amends the Foreign Relations Authorization Act to deny visas and admission to individuals who are subject to sanctions pursuant to Executive Order 13876 relating to Iran. This might be considered positive because it enforces existing sanctions regarding Iran by blocking these individuals from entering the United States.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Section 2 requires the denial of admission and visas for individuals subject to sanctions pursuant to Executive Order 13876. This could be considered a negative impact or burden for the specific individuals who are denied entry into the United States under this provision.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Border Security+5
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Immigrants-3
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power+3
- 9/18/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
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