National Origin-Based Antidiscrimination for Nonimmigrants Act or the NO BAN Act This bill imposes limitations on the President's authority to suspend or restrict aliens from entering the United States and terminates certain presidential actions implementing such restrictions. It also prohibits religious discrimination in various immigration-related decisions, such as whether to issue an immigrant or non-immigrant visa, unless there is a statutory basis for such discrimination. The President may temporarily restrict the entry of any aliens or class of aliens after the Department of State determines that the restriction would address specific and credible facts that threaten U.S. interests such as security or public safety. The bill also imposes limitations on such restrictions, such as requiring the President, State Department, and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to (1) only issue a restriction when required to address a compelling government interest, and (2) narrowly tailor the suspension to use the least restrictive means to achieve such an interest. Before imposing a restriction, the State Department and DHS shall consult with Congress. The State Department and DHS shall report to Congress about the restriction within 48 hours of the restriction's imposition. If such a report is not made, the restriction shall immediately terminate. Individuals or entities present in the United States and unlawfully harmed by such a restriction may sue in federal court. DHS may suspend the entry of aliens traveling to the United States on a commercial airline that failed to comply with regulations related to detecting fraudulent travel documents.
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, Facilitation, and Operations.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship Discharged.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended).
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 333.
Committee on Homeland Security discharged.
Committee on Intelligence (Permanent) discharged.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 116-413, Part I.
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, Facilitation, and Operations.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship Discharged.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended).
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 333.
Committee on Homeland Security discharged.
Committee on Intelligence (Permanent) discharged.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 116-413, Part I.
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NO BAN Act
USA116th CongressHR-2214| House
| Updated: 3/5/2020
National Origin-Based Antidiscrimination for Nonimmigrants Act or the NO BAN Act This bill imposes limitations on the President's authority to suspend or restrict aliens from entering the United States and terminates certain presidential actions implementing such restrictions. It also prohibits religious discrimination in various immigration-related decisions, such as whether to issue an immigrant or non-immigrant visa, unless there is a statutory basis for such discrimination. The President may temporarily restrict the entry of any aliens or class of aliens after the Department of State determines that the restriction would address specific and credible facts that threaten U.S. interests such as security or public safety. The bill also imposes limitations on such restrictions, such as requiring the President, State Department, and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to (1) only issue a restriction when required to address a compelling government interest, and (2) narrowly tailor the suspension to use the least restrictive means to achieve such an interest. Before imposing a restriction, the State Department and DHS shall consult with Congress. The State Department and DHS shall report to Congress about the restriction within 48 hours of the restriction's imposition. If such a report is not made, the restriction shall immediately terminate. Individuals or entities present in the United States and unlawfully harmed by such a restriction may sue in federal court. DHS may suspend the entry of aliens traveling to the United States on a commercial airline that failed to comply with regulations related to detecting fraudulent travel documents.
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, Facilitation, and Operations.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship Discharged.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended).
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 333.
Committee on Homeland Security discharged.
Committee on Intelligence (Permanent) discharged.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 116-413, Part I.
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, Facilitation, and Operations.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship Discharged.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended).
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 333.
Committee on Homeland Security discharged.
Committee on Intelligence (Permanent) discharged.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 116-413, Part I.
AfricaAsiaBorder security and unlawful immigrationChadCongressional oversightGovernment information and archivesImmigration status and proceduresIranIraqJudicial review and appealsLatin AmericaLibyaMexicoMiddle EastNorth KoreaPresidents and presidential powers, Vice PresidentsRacial and ethnic relationsRefugees, asylum, displaced personsReligionSomaliaSyriaTerrorismVenezuelaVisas and passportsYemen