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NO BAN Act

USA119th CongressHR-924| House 
| Updated: 2/4/2025
Judy Chu

Judy Chu

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (115)
Dwight Evans (Democratic)Kim Schrier (Democratic)Donald Norcross (Democratic)Nikema Williams (Democratic)Yassamin Ansari (Democratic)Becca Balint (Democratic)Laura Friedman (Democratic)John Garamendi (Democratic)Jonathan L. Jackson (Democratic)Sylvia R. Garcia (Democratic)Jared Huffman (Democratic)Gabe Amo (Democratic)Robin L. Kelly (Democratic)Raúl M. Grijalva (Democratic)Robert Garcia (Democratic)Mark Pocan (Democratic)Robert Menendez (Democratic)Joyce Beatty (Democratic)Jennifer L. McClellan (Democratic)Emanuel Cleaver (Democratic)Darren Soto (Democratic)Bill Foster (Democratic)Joe Courtney (Democratic)Ilhan Omar (Democratic)Shontel M. Brown (Democratic)Juan Vargas (Democratic)Eugene Simon Vindman (Democratic)Jimmy Panetta (Democratic)Maxine Dexter (Democratic)J. Luis Correa (Democratic)Eric Swalwell (Democratic)Dina Titus (Democratic)Debbie Dingell (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Suzan K. DelBene (Democratic)Scott H. Peters (Democratic)Sarah Elfreth (Democratic)Paul Tonko (Democratic)Angie Craig (Democratic)Delia C. Ramirez (Democratic)Rosa L. DeLauro (Democratic)Greg Casar (Democratic)Haley M. Stevens (Democratic)Adriano Espaillat (Democratic)Shri Thanedar (Democratic)Danny K. Davis (Democratic)Ted Lieu (Democratic)Ro Khanna (Democratic)Greg Stanton (Democratic)George Latimer (Democratic)Jasmine Crockett (Democratic)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)Al Green (Democratic)André Carson (Democratic)Brendan F. Boyle (Democratic)John B. Larson (Democratic)Mark DeSaulnier (Democratic)Jill N. Tokuda (Democratic)Joseph D. Morelle (Democratic)Marilyn Strickland (Democratic)Suhas Subramanyam (Democratic)Daniel S. Goldman (Democratic)Jahana Hayes (Democratic)Raja Krishnamoorthi (Democratic)James A. Himes (Democratic)Jerrold Nadler (Democratic)LaMonica McIver (Democratic)Ami Bera (Democratic)Pramila Jayapal (Democratic)Betty McCollum (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Val T. Hoyle (Democratic)Mary Gay Scanlon (Democratic)Lateefah Simon (Democratic)Salud O. Carbajal (Democratic)Jamie Raskin (Democratic)Jim Costa (Democratic)Mike Quigley (Democratic)Lois Frankel (Democratic)Donald S. Beyer (Democratic)Sean Casten (Democratic)Diana DeGette (Democratic)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)James P. McGovern (Democratic)Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (Democratic)Maxine Waters (Democratic)Summer L. Lee (Democratic)Adam Smith (Democratic)Nydia M. Velázquez (Democratic)Julia Brownley (Democratic)Yvette D. Clarke (Democratic)Sylvester Turner (Democratic)Deborah K. Ross (Democratic)Lori Trahan (Democratic)Suzanne Bonamici (Democratic)Lizzie Fletcher (Democratic)Emily Randall (Democratic)Zoe Lofgren (Democratic)Nanette Diaz Barragán (Democratic)Jesús G. "Chuy" García (Democratic)Kevin Mullin (Democratic)Frank Pallone (Democratic)Gwen Moore (Democratic)Jimmy Gomez (Democratic)Grace Meng (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)Bradley Scott Schneider (Democratic)Ayanna Pressley (Democratic)Veronica Escobar (Democratic)Lloyd Doggett (Democratic)Debbie Wasserman Schultz (Democratic)Gerald E. Connolly (Democratic)Lauren Underwood (Democratic)Chellie Pingree (Democratic)Mike Levin (Democratic)

Homeland Security Committee, Foreign Affairs Committee, Border Security and Enforcement Subcommittee, Judiciary Committee, Intelligence (Permanent Select) Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation, titled the National Origin-Based Antidiscrimination for Nonimmigrants Act or the NO BAN Act, aims to significantly reform the Executive Branch's authority to restrict entry into the United States. It expands existing nondiscrimination provisions within the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) to explicitly prohibit discrimination based on religion , in addition to other factors, across all immigration benefits, including nonimmigrant visas and admissions. The bill transfers the initial determination for suspending or restricting alien entry from the President to the Secretary of State, in consultation with the Secretary of Homeland Security. This determination must be based on specific and credible facts indicating a threat to U.S. security, public safety, human rights, democratic processes, or international stability. Any such suspension or restriction must be narrowly tailored , use the least restrictive means , specify its duration, and include a rebuttable presumption for granting family-based and humanitarian waivers. To enhance congressional oversight, the bill mandates that the Secretaries consult Congress and provide supporting evidence *before* exercising this authority. Furthermore, a detailed briefing and written report must be submitted to Congress within 48 hours *after* any restriction is imposed, outlining the action, its objective, estimated impact, and compliance with limitations. Failure to provide this report within the specified timeframe results in the immediate termination of the suspension or restriction. The legislation also introduces a right to judicial review , allowing individuals or entities harmed by a violation to seek declaratory or injunctive relief in federal court, including through class actions. It requires public announcement and publication of unclassified reports in the Federal Register for any restrictions. Additionally, the bill mandates comprehensive reports on the implementation and impact of past presidential proclamations and executive orders related to entry restrictions, as well as ongoing 30-day reports for any new restrictions, with non-compliance leading to termination.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-2214
NO BAN Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-1333
NO BAN Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-9244
NO BAN Act
Feb 4, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-398
Introduced in Senate
Feb 4, 2025
Introduced in House
Feb 4, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.
Feb 4, 2025
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.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-2214
    NO BAN Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-1333
    NO BAN Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-9244
    NO BAN Act


  • February 4, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-398
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 4, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • February 4, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.


  • February 4, 2025
    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.

Immigration

Related Bills

  • S 119-398: NO BAN Act

NO BAN Act

USA119th CongressHR-924| House 
| Updated: 2/4/2025
This legislation, titled the National Origin-Based Antidiscrimination for Nonimmigrants Act or the NO BAN Act, aims to significantly reform the Executive Branch's authority to restrict entry into the United States. It expands existing nondiscrimination provisions within the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) to explicitly prohibit discrimination based on religion , in addition to other factors, across all immigration benefits, including nonimmigrant visas and admissions. The bill transfers the initial determination for suspending or restricting alien entry from the President to the Secretary of State, in consultation with the Secretary of Homeland Security. This determination must be based on specific and credible facts indicating a threat to U.S. security, public safety, human rights, democratic processes, or international stability. Any such suspension or restriction must be narrowly tailored , use the least restrictive means , specify its duration, and include a rebuttable presumption for granting family-based and humanitarian waivers. To enhance congressional oversight, the bill mandates that the Secretaries consult Congress and provide supporting evidence *before* exercising this authority. Furthermore, a detailed briefing and written report must be submitted to Congress within 48 hours *after* any restriction is imposed, outlining the action, its objective, estimated impact, and compliance with limitations. Failure to provide this report within the specified timeframe results in the immediate termination of the suspension or restriction. The legislation also introduces a right to judicial review , allowing individuals or entities harmed by a violation to seek declaratory or injunctive relief in federal court, including through class actions. It requires public announcement and publication of unclassified reports in the Federal Register for any restrictions. Additionally, the bill mandates comprehensive reports on the implementation and impact of past presidential proclamations and executive orders related to entry restrictions, as well as ongoing 30-day reports for any new restrictions, with non-compliance leading to termination.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-2214
NO BAN Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-1333
NO BAN Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-9244
NO BAN Act
Feb 4, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-398
Introduced in Senate
Feb 4, 2025
Introduced in House
Feb 4, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.
Feb 4, 2025
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.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-2214
    NO BAN Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-1333
    NO BAN Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-9244
    NO BAN Act


  • February 4, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-398
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 4, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • February 4, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.


  • February 4, 2025
    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.
Judy Chu

Judy Chu

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (115)
Dwight Evans (Democratic)Kim Schrier (Democratic)Donald Norcross (Democratic)Nikema Williams (Democratic)Yassamin Ansari (Democratic)Becca Balint (Democratic)Laura Friedman (Democratic)John Garamendi (Democratic)Jonathan L. Jackson (Democratic)Sylvia R. Garcia (Democratic)Jared Huffman (Democratic)Gabe Amo (Democratic)Robin L. Kelly (Democratic)Raúl M. Grijalva (Democratic)Robert Garcia (Democratic)Mark Pocan (Democratic)Robert Menendez (Democratic)Joyce Beatty (Democratic)Jennifer L. McClellan (Democratic)Emanuel Cleaver (Democratic)Darren Soto (Democratic)Bill Foster (Democratic)Joe Courtney (Democratic)Ilhan Omar (Democratic)Shontel M. Brown (Democratic)Juan Vargas (Democratic)Eugene Simon Vindman (Democratic)Jimmy Panetta (Democratic)Maxine Dexter (Democratic)J. Luis Correa (Democratic)Eric Swalwell (Democratic)Dina Titus (Democratic)Debbie Dingell (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Suzan K. DelBene (Democratic)Scott H. Peters (Democratic)Sarah Elfreth (Democratic)Paul Tonko (Democratic)Angie Craig (Democratic)Delia C. Ramirez (Democratic)Rosa L. DeLauro (Democratic)Greg Casar (Democratic)Haley M. Stevens (Democratic)Adriano Espaillat (Democratic)Shri Thanedar (Democratic)Danny K. Davis (Democratic)Ted Lieu (Democratic)Ro Khanna (Democratic)Greg Stanton (Democratic)George Latimer (Democratic)Jasmine Crockett (Democratic)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)Al Green (Democratic)André Carson (Democratic)Brendan F. Boyle (Democratic)John B. Larson (Democratic)Mark DeSaulnier (Democratic)Jill N. Tokuda (Democratic)Joseph D. Morelle (Democratic)Marilyn Strickland (Democratic)Suhas Subramanyam (Democratic)Daniel S. Goldman (Democratic)Jahana Hayes (Democratic)Raja Krishnamoorthi (Democratic)James A. Himes (Democratic)Jerrold Nadler (Democratic)LaMonica McIver (Democratic)Ami Bera (Democratic)Pramila Jayapal (Democratic)Betty McCollum (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Val T. Hoyle (Democratic)Mary Gay Scanlon (Democratic)Lateefah Simon (Democratic)Salud O. Carbajal (Democratic)Jamie Raskin (Democratic)Jim Costa (Democratic)Mike Quigley (Democratic)Lois Frankel (Democratic)Donald S. Beyer (Democratic)Sean Casten (Democratic)Diana DeGette (Democratic)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)James P. McGovern (Democratic)Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (Democratic)Maxine Waters (Democratic)Summer L. Lee (Democratic)Adam Smith (Democratic)Nydia M. Velázquez (Democratic)Julia Brownley (Democratic)Yvette D. Clarke (Democratic)Sylvester Turner (Democratic)Deborah K. Ross (Democratic)Lori Trahan (Democratic)Suzanne Bonamici (Democratic)Lizzie Fletcher (Democratic)Emily Randall (Democratic)Zoe Lofgren (Democratic)Nanette Diaz Barragán (Democratic)Jesús G. "Chuy" García (Democratic)Kevin Mullin (Democratic)Frank Pallone (Democratic)Gwen Moore (Democratic)Jimmy Gomez (Democratic)Grace Meng (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)Bradley Scott Schneider (Democratic)Ayanna Pressley (Democratic)Veronica Escobar (Democratic)Lloyd Doggett (Democratic)Debbie Wasserman Schultz (Democratic)Gerald E. Connolly (Democratic)Lauren Underwood (Democratic)Chellie Pingree (Democratic)Mike Levin (Democratic)

Homeland Security Committee, Foreign Affairs Committee, Border Security and Enforcement Subcommittee, Judiciary Committee, Intelligence (Permanent Select) Committee

Immigration

Related Bills

  • S 119-398: NO BAN Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted