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NO BAN Act

USA117th CongressS-1891| Senate 
| Updated: 5/27/2021
Christopher A. Coons

Christopher A. Coons

Democratic Senator

Delaware

Cosponsors (42)
Jeanne Shaheen (Democratic)Mazie K. Hirono (Democratic)Tammy Duckworth (Democratic)Jon Ossoff (Democratic)Dianne Feinstein (Democratic)Catherine Cortez Masto (Democratic)Patrick J. Leahy (Democratic)Richard J. Durbin (Democratic)Edward J. Markey (Democratic)Jack Reed (Democratic)Kirsten E. Gillibrand (Democratic)Elizabeth Warren (Democratic)Ben Ray Luján (Democratic)Alex Padilla (Democratic)Thomas R. Carper (Democratic)Mark R. Warner (Democratic)Angus S. King (Independent)Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)John W. Hickenlooper (Democratic)Robert P. Casey (Democratic)Tim Kaine (Democratic)Sheldon Whitehouse (Democratic)Jacky Rosen (Democratic)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Christopher Murphy (Democratic)Debbie Stabenow (Democratic)Michael F. Bennet (Democratic)Patty Murray (Democratic)Tina Smith (Democratic)Sherrod Brown (Democratic)Bernard Sanders (Independent)Brian Schatz (Democratic)Maria Cantwell (Democratic)Tammy Baldwin (Democratic)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)Benjamin L. Cardin (Democratic)Robert Menendez (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Raphael G. Warnock (Democratic)Gary C. Peters (Democratic)Ron Wyden (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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. It also prohibits religious discrimination in various immigration-related decisions, such as whether to issue an immigrant or nonimmigrant 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.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-1123
NO BAN Act
Apr 22, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-1333
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
May 27, 2021
Introduced in Senate
May 27, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-1123
    NO BAN Act


  • April 22, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-1333
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.


  • May 27, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 27, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Immigration

Related Bills

  • HR 117-9685: Refugee Protection Act of 2022
  • S 117-5353: Refugee Protection Act of 2022
  • HR 117-1333: NO BAN Act
AfricaAsiaAviation and airportsBorder security and unlawful immigrationBurmaChadCongressional oversightEritreaEvidence and witnessesFraud offenses and financial crimesGovernment information and archivesHomeland securityHuman rightsImmigration status and proceduresIranIraqJudicial review and appealsKyrgyzstanLatin AmericaLibyaMexicoMiddle EastNigeriaNorth KoreaPresidents and presidential powers, Vice PresidentsRacial and ethnic relationsRefugees, asylum, displaced personsReligionSomaliaSovereignty, recognition, national governance and statusSudanSyriaTanzaniaTerrorismTransportation safety and securityTravel and tourismVenezuelaVisas and passportsYemen

NO BAN Act

USA117th CongressS-1891| Senate 
| Updated: 5/27/2021
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. It also prohibits religious discrimination in various immigration-related decisions, such as whether to issue an immigrant or nonimmigrant 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.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-1123
NO BAN Act
Apr 22, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-1333
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
May 27, 2021
Introduced in Senate
May 27, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-1123
    NO BAN Act


  • April 22, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-1333
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.


  • May 27, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 27, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Christopher A. Coons

Christopher A. Coons

Democratic Senator

Delaware

Cosponsors (42)
Jeanne Shaheen (Democratic)Mazie K. Hirono (Democratic)Tammy Duckworth (Democratic)Jon Ossoff (Democratic)Dianne Feinstein (Democratic)Catherine Cortez Masto (Democratic)Patrick J. Leahy (Democratic)Richard J. Durbin (Democratic)Edward J. Markey (Democratic)Jack Reed (Democratic)Kirsten E. Gillibrand (Democratic)Elizabeth Warren (Democratic)Ben Ray Luján (Democratic)Alex Padilla (Democratic)Thomas R. Carper (Democratic)Mark R. Warner (Democratic)Angus S. King (Independent)Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)John W. Hickenlooper (Democratic)Robert P. Casey (Democratic)Tim Kaine (Democratic)Sheldon Whitehouse (Democratic)Jacky Rosen (Democratic)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Christopher Murphy (Democratic)Debbie Stabenow (Democratic)Michael F. Bennet (Democratic)Patty Murray (Democratic)Tina Smith (Democratic)Sherrod Brown (Democratic)Bernard Sanders (Independent)Brian Schatz (Democratic)Maria Cantwell (Democratic)Tammy Baldwin (Democratic)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)Benjamin L. Cardin (Democratic)Robert Menendez (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Raphael G. Warnock (Democratic)Gary C. Peters (Democratic)Ron Wyden (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

Immigration

Related Bills

  • HR 117-9685: Refugee Protection Act of 2022
  • S 117-5353: Refugee Protection Act of 2022
  • HR 117-1333: NO BAN Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
AfricaAsiaAviation and airportsBorder security and unlawful immigrationBurmaChadCongressional oversightEritreaEvidence and witnessesFraud offenses and financial crimesGovernment information and archivesHomeland securityHuman rightsImmigration status and proceduresIranIraqJudicial review and appealsKyrgyzstanLatin AmericaLibyaMexicoMiddle EastNigeriaNorth KoreaPresidents and presidential powers, Vice PresidentsRacial and ethnic relationsRefugees, asylum, displaced personsReligionSomaliaSovereignty, recognition, national governance and statusSudanSyriaTanzaniaTerrorismTransportation safety and securityTravel and tourismVenezuelaVisas and passportsYemen