What does Preamble of No Safe Haven for Terrorist Families Act do?

This bill aims to establish a new ground for inadmissibility. The inadmissibility applies to close relatives of foreign terrorists.

What does SHORT TITLE. of No Safe Haven for Terrorist Families Act do?

This bill is formally titled the ``No Safe Haven for Terrorist Families Act''.

What does FINDINGS. of No Safe Haven for Terrorist Families Act do?

This section outlines findings related to national security and immigration. It asserts the U.S. has a right and duty to protect its national security by denying safe haven to individuals with close family ties to enemies. The current inadmissibility provisions related to terrorism are deemed too narrow and discretionary. The findings identify family members of designated terrorists, senior officials of state sponsors of terrorism, and sanctioned kleptocrats as groups requiring systematic evaluation for inadmissibility. It is stated that close family members of active threats often share access to resources and influence that can harm the United States. Providing immigration benefits to close relatives of the aforementioned individuals is considered detrimental to national security.

What does INADMISSIBILITY AND DEPORTABILITY OF COVERED FAMILY MEMBERS OF of No Safe Haven for Terrorist Families Act do?

This section amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to establish inadmissibility and deportability based on familial relationships with designated foreign threat actors. It defines 'covered family member' as a spouse, former spouse, parent, parent-in-law, child, stepchild, sibling, grandparent, grandchild, or niece/nephew of a 'covered foreign threat actor'. A 'covered foreign threat actor' is defined as an individual designated as a Specially Designated Global Terrorist, a senior leader of a foreign terrorist organization, a senior official of a state sponsor of terrorism or foreign adversary, or an individual sanctioned for corruption or human rights abuses. The retroactive application of this paragraph means it applies regardless of when the family relationship was formed or when the threat actor was designated. Section 212(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act is amended to include this new inadmissibility ground. Section 237(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act is amended to include this new deportability ground.

What does MANDATORY VISA REVOCATION AND REMOVAL. of No Safe Haven for Terrorist Families Act do?

This section amends Section 221(i) of the Immigration and Nationality Act to require the Secretary of State to revoke visas for aliens deemed inadmissible under Section 212(a)(11). The revocation must occur within 30 days of determining the alien's inadmissibility. Aliens inadmissible under Section 212(a)(11), as amended by Section 3, are subject to removal proceedings under Section 240 of the Immigration and Nationality Act. The Secretary of Homeland Security is directed to prioritize the removal of these aliens. These aliens are ineligible for discretionary relief from removal, such as cancellation of removal or adjustment of status, unless expressly provided for in the Act.

What does IMPLEMENTATION AND REPORTING. of No Safe Haven for Terrorist Families Act do?

This section establishes screening requirements for identifying covered family relationships. The Secretaries of State and Homeland Security must implement enhanced screening procedures within 180 days of the Act's enactment. The Secretary of Homeland Security, in consultation with the Secretary of State, must submit an annual report to congressional committees. The annual report must include data on aliens determined inadmissible under section 212(a)(11) of the Immigration and Nationality Act. The report must also detail the number of revoked visas, removals carried out, and any waivers granted, along with justifications for those waivers.

What does AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. of No Safe Haven for Terrorist Families Act do?

This section authorizes appropriations for carrying out the Act.

What does EFFECTIVE DATE. of No Safe Haven for Terrorist Families Act do?

This Act takes effect on the date of its enactment. The Act applies to all visa, admission, and adjustment of status applications pending on or after the enactment date. The Act also applies to all aliens previously admitted to the United States or granted lawful status.

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No Safe Haven for Terrorist Families Act

Last updated: 6/4/2026 · Introduced: 6/4/2026

Author: W. Steube (R-FL)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill establishes a new ground for denying entry to, or deporting, individuals who are close relatives of designated foreign terrorists, senior officials of state sponsors of terrorism, or individuals sanctioned for corruption or human rights abuses.
The bill mandates the revocation of visas for those deemed inadmissible under the new rules and prioritizes their removal from the United States.
It requires enhanced screening procedures to identify covered family relationships and mandates annual reports to Congress detailing the number of inadmissibility determinations, visa revocations, and removals.

119th Congressin committeeS. 4526(In Committee)Official page

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