H.R. 5495
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119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 5495
To require the denial of admission to the United States for individuals subject to sanctions pursuant to Executive Order 13876, and for other purposes.
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
September 18, 2025
Ms. Tenney (for herself, Mr. Ogles, and Ms. Salazar) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary
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A BILL
To require the denial of admission to the United States for individuals subject to sanctions pursuant to Executive Order 13876, and for other purposes.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ``Strengthening Entry Visa Enforcement and Restrictions Act'' or the ``SEVER Act''.
SEC. 2. DENIAL OF VISAS TO CERTAIN REPRESENTATIVES TO UNITED NATIONS.
Section 407(a)(1) of the Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 1990 and 1991 (Public Law 101-246; 8 U.S.C. 1102 note) is amended by striking ``; and'' and inserting ``, or is subject to sanctions pursuant to Executive Order 13876 (50 U.S.C. 1701 note; relating to imposing sanctions with respect to Iran), as in effect on September 16, 2025; and''. <all>