Bill · S. 2893· Senate(119-S-2893)
SEVER Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 9/18/2025
- Last activity
- 9/18/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- Sponsored by
- Ted Cruz
- Cosponsors
- - 7 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill is titled the "Strengthening Entry Visa Enforcement and Restrictions Act of 2025" or the "SEVER Act of 2025." It aims to change how certain individuals are admitted to the United States. Specifically, it seeks to deny admission to people who are subject to sanctions under Executive Order 13876. The bill amends the Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 1990 and 1991. These changes focus on those subject to sanctions relating to Iran as of September 16, 2025.
Yes
Does this tighten control of the border?+4
The bill strengthens border and entry controls by mandating the denial of admission to individuals subject to specific Iranian sanctions.
Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?+2
The bill reinforces U.S. foreign policy by strictly enforcing sanctions related to Iran.
The opposite
Would immigrants be better off under this?-4
The bill creates new legal grounds for denying entry to specific individuals, which restricts movement into the United States.
Does this make it easier for immigrants already here to become citizens?-3
The bill implements new restrictions on entry which creates more barriers for certain individuals seeking to enter the country.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Denial of admission to sanctioned individuals: The bill seeks to deny entry to people subject to sanctions pursuant to Executive Order s 13876 (Section 2). This could serve as a measure to enforce existing sanctions regarding Iran.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Restrictions on entry: By amending the Foreign Relations Authorization Act, the bill imposes specific restrictions on individuals subject to sanctions under Executive Order 13876 (Section 2). This creates a mandate to deny admission to those individuals.
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-4
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves International Alliances+2
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Border Security+4Improves Pathway To Citizenship-3
- 9/18/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- 7 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
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