Bill · H.R. 924· House(119-HR-924)
NO BAN Act
- Introduced
- 2/4/2025
- Last activity
- 2/4/2025 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.
- Sponsored by
- Judy Chu
- Cosponsors
- - 122 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The "National Origin-Based Antidiscrimination for Nonimmigrants Act," or "NO BAN Act," aims to transfer and limit Executive Branch authority to restrict the entry of certain classes of aliens. It expands non-discrimination provisions to include religion and covers nonimmigrant visas and immigration benefits. The bill places strict limitations on the President's ability to suspend or restrict entry, requiring such actions to be narrowly tailored to address a compelling government interest. It mandates specific congressional notification and reporting requirements to ensure transparency. Additionally, the act establishes judicial review for individuals harmed by these actions. Finally, it requires specific reports regarding previous presidential proclamations and any new restrictions.
Yes
Would immigrants be better off under this?+7
The bill expands nondiscrimination protections to include religion and increases oversight on entry restrictions.
Does this protect the right to fair treatment by the courts?+6
The bill introduces legal recourse via district court actions and requires specific evidence for entry restrictions.
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+5
The bill mandates specific congressional notifications, public reporting in the Federal Register, and online availability of reports.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Expanded Protections against Discrimination: The bill expands non-discrimination provisions to include religion, affecting immigrant visas, admissions, and the approval or revocation of immigration benefits (Section 2).
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Increased Accountability for Presidential Restrictions: The President can only issue a suspension or restriction when required to address specific acts implicating a compelling government interest (Section 3, paragraph 2, subparagraph A).
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Protection for Families and Humanitarian Needs: The bill requires the consideration of waivers for class-based restrictions and applies a rebuttable presumption in favor of granting family-based and humanitarian waivers (Section 3, paragraph 2, subparagraph D).
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Enhanced Transparency through Reporting: The Secretary of State and Secretary of Homeland Security must provide specific briefings and written reports to Congress, including the estimated number of individuals impacted (Section 3, paragraph 2, subparagraph B).
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Public Access to Information: Reports regarding suspensions or restrictions must be published in the Federal Register as unclassified versions, and required reports must be made publicly available online (Section 3, paragraphs 3 and 4; Section 4, subsection c).
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Legal Recourse for Harmed Individuals: An individual or entity present in the United States who has been harmed by a violation of these provisions may file an action in a district court for declaratory or injunctive relief (Section 3, paragraph 5, subparagraph A).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Restrictions on Travelers via Airlines: The Secretary of Homeland Security may suspend the entry of some or all aliens transported by a commercial airline if that airline fails to comply with regulations regarding the detection of fraudulent documents (Section 3, paragraph 6).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Due Process+6Improves Government Transparency+5
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Immigrants+7
- 9/10/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/2/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/29/2026
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 5/15/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/27/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/6/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/5/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/23/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/11/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/2/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 12/10/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/17/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/10/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/8/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 8/26/2025
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- 8/19/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 8/5/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/16/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/10/2025
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- 6/20/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/9/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/6/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/5/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 4/29/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/1/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/21/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/14/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/7/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/4/2025
- Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Foreign Affairs, Homeland Security, and Intelligence (Permanent Select), for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.
- 87 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
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