Bill · S. 3641· Senate(119-S-3641)
No Relief for Allies of Dictators Act of 2026
- Introduced
- 1/14/2026
- Last activity
- 1/14/2026 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- Sponsored by
- Rick Scott
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The "No Relief for Allies of Dictators Act of 2026" aims to revoke visas and impose restrictions on specific individuals. These people are associated with regimes in Venezuela, Cuba, Nicaragua, and Bolivia. The bill targets individuals responsible for human rights violations or those who undermine democracy in those nations. It also covers spouses and children of those identified. The Secretary of State is tasked with determining who meets these criteria.
Yes
Does this tighten control of the border?+2
The bill tightens immigration control by declaring specific individuals inadmissible and subject to expedited removal.
Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated?+1
The bill targets specific regimes in Latin American nations which may have disproportionate impacts on certain racial demographics.
Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?+1
The bill takes a hardline diplomatic stance against regimes in Venezuela, Cuba, Nicaragua, and Bolivia.
The opposite
Does this make it easier for immigrants already here to become citizens?-5
The bill restricts entry and benefits under the Immigration and Nationality Act for targeted individuals.
Would immigrants be better off under this?-4
The bill increases restrictions on entry and makes certain individuals ineligible for benefits under the Immigration and Nationality Act.
Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this?-3
The bill imposes visa restrictions and expedited removal on many individuals of Hispanic descent associated with targeted regimes.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Targeting Human Rights Violations: The bill requires the Secretary of State to act against individuals responsible for, complicit in, or directing human rights violations in Venezuela, Cuba, Nicaragua, or Bolivia (Section 2(a)(1)(A)).
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Protecting Democracy and Sovereignty: Visa restrictions are applied to those participating in activities that threaten the integrity of democracy or sovereignty for the people of the targeted nations (Section 2(a)(1)(A)(ii)).
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Addressing Narcotic and Property Concerns: The bill includes restrictions for those identified under the Foreign Narcotics Kingpin Designation Act or specific Executive Orders regarding Venezuela (Section 2(a)(2)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Impact on Family Members: The bill imposes restrictions on the spouses and children of the individuals identified as being associated with the targeted regimes (Section 2(a)(1)(B) and Section 2(a)(2)(B)).
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Broad Inadmissibility and Visa Revocation: Individuals described in the bill are deemed inadmissible, ineligible for visas or benefits under the Immigration and Nationality Act, and subject to the revocation of existing documentation (Section 2(c)(1)).
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Risk of Expedited Removal: Individuals identified by the act are subject to expedited removal from the United States (Section 2(c)(1)(D)(ii)).
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-4Good For Hispanic Americans-3
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Border Security+2Improves Racial Equity+1Improves Pathway To Citizenship-5
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves International Alliances+1
- 1/14/2026
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
John CornynRepublican · Texas