What does PROHIBITION ON ADMISSION OF ALIENS FROM DESIGNATED COUNTRIES. of Halt Immigration from Countries with Inadequate Verification Capabilities Act do?

This section prohibits the admission of aliens who are nationals of, or have resided in, designated countries during the 5 years preceding their application for admission. The prohibition does not apply to lawful permanent residents, aliens admitted as refugees or granted asylum prior to the Act's enactment, aliens serving in the U.S. Armed Forces or their immediate family members, aliens traveling on diplomatic visas, or aliens deemed to be in the national interest. The Secretary of Homeland Security has waiver authority to waive the prohibition for humanitarian reasons or to ensure compliance with international obligations, consistent with Trump v. Hawaii.

What does DESIGNATION AND REVIEW PROCESS. of Halt Immigration from Countries with Inadequate Verification Capabilities Act do?

This section establishes a designation and review process for countries. The Secretary of State must publish a list of designated countries within 60 days of the Act's enactment, referencing Presidential Proclamation 9645 and Trump v. Hawaii. The list of designated countries will be reviewed annually, with potential additions or removals based on verification capabilities and national security risks. Changes to the list must be published in the Federal Register with a 30-day notice period. The Secretary of State must submit an annual report detailing the designations to congressional committees, including classified annexes if necessary.

What does ENHANCED VETTING PROCEDURES. of Halt Immigration from Countries with Inadequate Verification Capabilities Act do?

This section requires the Secretary of Homeland Security, in coordination with the Secretary of State, to develop and implement enhanced vetting procedures. These procedures apply to aliens from designated countries who may qualify for exceptions or waivers under section 4. The enhanced vetting procedures should draw from the procedures established in Presidential Proclamation 9645. The procedures must be implemented within 180 days of the Act's enactment.

What does ENFORCEMENT AND PENALTIES. of Halt Immigration from Countries with Inadequate Verification Capabilities Act do?

This section outlines enforcement and penalties related to the Act. The Act's provisions will be enforced according to the Immigration and Nationality Act. Aliens attempting to enter the United States in violation of this Act are subject to removal proceedings. Following removal, such aliens will be barred from reentry for 10 years.

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Halt Immigration from Countries with Inadequate Verification Capabilities Act

Q: What does Preamble of Halt Immigration from Countries with Inadequate Verification Capabilities Act do?

This bill proposes to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act. The proposed amendment would prohibit the admission of aliens from countries where the U.S. cannot reliably verify identities or backgrounds. The bill references Presidential Proclamation 9645 and the Supreme Court case Trump v. Hawaii (585 U.S. 2018) as a framework.

Q: What does SHORT TITLE. of Halt Immigration from Countries with Inadequate Verification Capabilities Act do?

This bill is formally titled the ``Halt Immigration from Countries with Inadequate Verification Capabilities Act''.

Q: What does FINDINGS. of Halt Immigration from Countries with Inadequate Verification Capabilities Act do?

This section outlines findings related to presidential authority to restrict entry from countries posing national security risks. The Supreme Court case Trump v. Hawaii affirmed the President's authority to implement such restrictions under section 212(f) of the Immigration and Nationality Act. Presidential Proclamation 9645 initially identified several countries with deficient practices warranting entry restrictions. The findings suggest expanding these restrictions to additional countries with similar risk factors. The Act aims to include countries like Afghanistan, Sudan, Eritrea, and the Central African Republic due to governance failures or conflict hindering identity verification.

Q: What does DEFINITIONS. of Halt Immigration from Countries with Inadequate Verification Capabilities Act do?

This section defines key terms used within the Act. A 'designated country' includes Somalia, countries listed in Presidential Proclamation 9645 (including Iran, Libya, North Korea, Syria, Venezuela, and Yemen), and countries designated by the Secretary of State based on specific factors. The Secretary of State designates countries where reliable verification of individuals seeking U.S. admission is not possible, considering factors like inadequate information sharing and state failure. The term 'alien' is defined according to section 101(a)(3) of the Immigration and Nationality Act. The term 'admission' is defined according to section 101(a)(13) of the Immigration and Nationality Act.

Q: What does SEVERABILITY. of Halt Immigration from Countries with Inadequate Verification Capabilities Act do?

This section establishes a severability clause for the Act. If a portion of the Act is deemed invalid, the remaining provisions will still be in effect. The application of an invalidated provision to specific individuals or situations will not affect its application to others.

Q: What does EFFECTIVE DATE. of Halt Immigration from Countries with Inadequate Verification Capabilities Act do?

This Act will become effective 90 days after its enactment.

Last updated: 3/17/2026 · Introduced: 3/17/2026

Author: Andrew Ogles (R-TN)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill prohibits the admission of aliens from countries where the U.S. government cannot reliably verify identities or backgrounds, expanding upon existing restrictions outlined in Presidential Proclamation 9645 and affirmed by the Supreme Court case Trump v. Hawaii.
The Secretary of State will designate countries lacking adequate verification capabilities, with an initial list published within 60 days and subject to annual review and public notice.
While the bill generally restricts entry, it provides exceptions for lawful permanent residents, refugees, asylum seekers, military personnel, diplomatic travelers, and individuals deemed to be in the national interest, with waiver authority for humanitarian reasons.

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