Contact Congress about H.R. 924: NO BAN Act

Presidents could still pause entry for groups of noncitizens, but only under tighter rules. They would need specific facts, a clear safety or rights reason, time limits, and reports to Congress and the public.

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NO BAN Act is a House bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.

Latest action on H.R. 924: Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.

Who this affects: This bill mainly affects noncitizens who apply for visas, seek admission to the United States, or request immigration benefits. It also affects their U.S.-based family members, schools, employers, and communities that rely on their travel or status. Presidents, the State Department, the Department of Homeland Security, Congress, federal courts, and commercial airlines would also face rules or duties under the bill.

Why this matters: Broad entry bans can affect families, students, workers, refugees, and communities with little warning. This bill would make those bans harder to issue and easier to review. It would also give Congress and the public more information about why a restriction exists and who it affects. The final impact would depend on how future presidents use the law and how courts apply the new standards.

Key provisions in H.R. 924

• The bill expands an immigration nondiscrimination rule. It would cover nonimmigrant visas, admission or other entry, and immigration benefit approvals or cancellations, and it adds religion as a protected factor.
• The bill narrows the President's current broad power under Immigration and Nationality Act section 212(f), the law used for entry bans. The President would need specific and credible facts tied to listed government interests.
• Any entry ban for a group would need to be temporary and narrow. It would also need to use the least restrictive option and state how long it lasts.
• The bill creates a presumption in favor of family-based and humanitarian waivers. That means agencies should lean toward granting those exceptions unless they can justify denying them.
• The President would need to consult Congress before starting an entry ban or restriction. The administration would also need to give Congress the evidence supporting it.

How Modern Action helps you take action on H.R. 924

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Questions people ask about H.R. 924

What is H.R. 924?

Presidents could still pause entry for groups of noncitizens, but only under tighter rules. They would need specific facts, a clear safety or rights reason, time limits, and reports to Congress and the public.

How do I support or oppose H.R. 924?

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Who should I contact about H.R. 924?

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Can Modern Action explain H.R. 924 before I act?

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