Bill · H.R. 9710· House(119-HR-9710)
Third World Immigration Moratorium Act
- Introduced
- 7/15/2026
- Last activity
- 7/15/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Sponsored by
- Nancy Mace
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, called the "Third World Immigration Moratorium Act," stops people from entering the United States if they are nationals of 40 listed countries of identified concern. It also blocks entry for people with travel documents from the Palestinian Authority. The rule only applies to people outside the U.S. who do not already have a valid visa. There are specific exceptions for groups like lawful permanent residents and certain athletes. The Secretary of Homeland Security can waive the ban for critical national interests. The Secretary of State must report to Congress every 180 days on whether the ban should continue or change.
Yes
Does this tighten control of the border?+5
The bill limits the number of individuals entering from specific countries of concern.
Does this give the federal government more power?+3
The bill grants the federal government (DHS/State) broad authority to restrict entry of foreign nationals.
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+2
Requires reports to Congress every 180 days regarding the status of the prohibition.
The opposite· 3 of 12
Would immigrants be better off under this?-10
The bill explicitly bans entry for millions of people from 40 countries and those with Palestinian Authority documents.
Does this make it easier for immigrants already here to become citizens?-10
The bill creates a broad moratorium on entry for nationals of 40 countries, blocking potential paths to legal status.
Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated?-8
The bill targets specific nations, many of which are predominantly non-white, effectively restricting entry based on national origin.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Protection of National Interest: Section 3(c) allows the Secretary of Homeland Security to let individuals enter if it advances a critical national interest, such as allowing witnesses to participate in criminal proceedings.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Entry Ban for Nationals of Specific Countries: Section 2(a) prohibits people from 40 listed countries, such as Afghanistan, Haiti, and Nigeria, from entering the United States.
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Entry Ban for Palestinian Authority Document Holders: Section 2(b) prevents people possessing travel documents issued by the Palestinian Authority from entering the United States.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Immigrants-10Good For Students-6Good For Children-5Good For Middle Aged-5Good For Seniors-5Good For Young Adults-5
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Diplomatic Engagement-7Improves International Alliances-6Improves International Trade-3
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Border Security+5Improves Pathway To Citizenship-10Improves Racial Equity-8
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power+3Improves Government Transparency+2Improves Due Process-5
- 7/15/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Introduced in House