What does Preamble of Preventing the Abuse of Immigration Parole Act do?

This bill, formally titled 'To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to reform the process for granting parole, and for other purposes,' aims to reform the process for granting parole under the Immigration and Nationality Act.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Preventing the Abuse of Immigration Parole Act do?

This bill is formally titled the Preventing the Abuse of Immigration Parole Act.

What does FINDINGS. of Preventing the Abuse of Immigration Parole Act do?

This section outlines findings regarding the use of parole under immigration law. It states that parole should be granted on a 'case-by-case' basis, evaluating humanitarian need or public benefit. The text alleges that the Biden Administration and Secretary Mayorkas abused the parole program, paroling an estimated 2.8 million aliens. The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals found that Secretary Mayorkas' parole actions were 'the opposite of case-by-case decision making'. The section concludes that systemic abuse of parole poses a threat to national security and should be prevented.

What does IMMIGRATION PAROLE REFORM. of Preventing the Abuse of Immigration Parole Act do?

This section amends Section 212(d)(5) of the Immigration and Nationality Act. The Secretary of Homeland Security may parole aliens into the United States temporarily for urgent humanitarian reasons or significant public benefit, on a case-by-case basis. Parole is not considered an admission, and the alien must return when the purpose of the parole is served. The Secretary of Homeland Security may not parole aliens who are nationals of countries of concern without a waiver from the Secretary of State. Beginning in fiscal year 2029, the total number of aliens granted parole under this authority is capped at 3,000 per fiscal year. State attorneys general can bring an action against the Secretary of Homeland Security alleging violations of the case-by-case and humanitarian/public benefit limitations, seeking injunctive relief. A State or its residents are considered harmed if they experience harm, including financial harm exceeding $100, due to a violation.

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Preventing the Abuse of Immigration Parole Act

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

Author: Addison McDowell (R-NC)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill amends immigration law to require parole decisions to be made on a case-by-case basis, considering urgent humanitarian reasons or significant public benefit.
It restricts parole for nationals of countries of concern unless a waiver is obtained from the Secretary of State.
The bill establishes a cap of 3,000 parole authorizations per fiscal year starting in 2029 and allows state attorneys general to sue if parole decisions violate the law's limitations.

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