What does Preamble of No Amnesty for Hamas Sympathizers Act do?

This bill aims to prohibit certain actions related to aliens who habitually resided in the Palestinian-administered territories. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on June 4, 2025.

What does SHORT TITLE. of No Amnesty for Hamas Sympathizers Act do?

This bill is formally titled the ``No Amnesty for Hamas Sympathizers Act''.

What does NULLIFYING DEFERRED ENFORCED DEPARTURE FOR CERTAIN of No Amnesty for Hamas Sympathizers Act do?

This section nullifies the February 14, 2024 memorandum from the President titled 'Deferred Enforced Departure for Certain Palestinians'. It also nullifies the April 15, 2024 notice from the Secretary of Homeland Security titled 'Implementation of Employment Authorization for Individuals Covered by Deferred Enforced Departure for Certain Palestinians'. Funds appropriated by any Act are prohibited from being used to grant deferred enforced departure to aliens who habitually resided in Palestinian-administered territory within Judea and Samaria or Gaza. This prohibition also applies to aliens holding passports or travel documents issued by the Palestinian Authority.

What does PROHIBITION ON TEMPORARY PROTECTED STATUS FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO of No Amnesty for Hamas Sympathizers Act do?

This section amends Section 244(c)(2)(B) of the Immigration and Nationality Act. The amendment adds a new condition to determine eligibility for Temporary Protected Status (TPS). The new condition excludes aliens who habitually resided in Palestinian-administered territories within Judea and Samaria or Gaza. The amendment also excludes aliens who hold a passport or other travel document issued by the Palestinian Authority.

What does INADMISSIBILITY AND DEPORTABILITY OF INDIVIDUALS WHO HABITUALLY of No Amnesty for Hamas Sympathizers Act do?

This section amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to establish inadmissibility and deportability based on habitual residence in Palestinian-administered territories. Specifically, Section 212(a)(3) is amended to make inadmissible any alien who habitually resided in the Palestinian-administered territory within Judea and Samaria or Gaza, or who holds a passport or other travel document issued by the Palestinian Authority. Section 237(a)(4) is similarly amended to make deportable any alien meeting the same criteria of habitual residence or possession of Palestinian Authority travel documents.

What does LIMITATION ON PAROLE FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO HABITUALLY RESIDED IN of No Amnesty for Hamas Sympathizers Act do?

Section 212(d)(5) of the Immigration and Nationality Act is amended. The amendment modifies subparagraphs (B) and (C) within Section 212(d)(5). A new subparagraph (C) is added, restricting parole eligibility. The Secretary of Homeland Security is prohibited from paroling aliens who habitually resided in Palestinian-administered territories within Judea and Samaria or Gaza. The restriction also applies to aliens holding passports or travel documents issued by the Palestinian Authority.

What does PROHIBITION ON ASYLUM STATUS FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO HABITUALLY of No Amnesty for Hamas Sympathizers Act do?

This section amends Section 208(b)(2)(A) of the Immigration and Nationality Act. The amendment modifies existing clauses (v) and (vi) by striking 'or' and replacing the period with '; or', respectively. A new clause (vii) is added to exclude individuals who habitually resided in Palestinian-administered territories within Judea and Samaria or Gaza. The exclusion also applies to individuals holding passports or travel documents issued by the Palestinian Authority.

What does PROHIBITION ON REFUGEE STATUS FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO HABITUALLY of No Amnesty for Hamas Sympathizers Act do?

This section amends the Immigration and Nationality Act. It establishes ineligibility for refugee status for aliens who habitually resided in Palestinian-administered territories within Judea and Samaria or Gaza. It also makes aliens ineligible if they hold a passport or travel document issued by the Palestinian Authority. Individuals meeting these criteria will be ordered removed. Permanent resident status can be rescinded if an alien previously residing in these territories commits a crime of violence.

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No Amnesty for Hamas Sympathizers Act

Last updated: 6/4/2025 · Introduced: 6/4/2025

Author: Nancy Mace (R-SC)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill prohibits the Department of Homeland Security from granting deferred enforced departure, Temporary Protected Status, parole, asylum, or refugee status to aliens who habitually resided in Palestinian-administered territories within Judea and Samaria or Gaza, or who hold passports or travel documents issued by the Palestinian Authority.
The bill amends immigration law to establish inadmissibility and deportability for aliens meeting the criteria of habitual residence in these territories or possessing Palestinian Authority travel documents.
Individuals who previously received permanent resident status may have that status rescinded if they later commit a crime of violence and previously resided in Palestinian-administered territories within Judea and Samaria or Gaza.

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