What does Preamble of Immigration Parole Reform Act of 2025 do?

This bill, formally titled 'To amend section 212(d)(5) of the Immigration and Nationality Act to reform immigration parole, and for other purposes,' aims to modify section 212(d)(5) of the Immigration and Nationality Act. The bill's stated purpose is to reform immigration parole.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Immigration Parole Reform Act of 2025 do?

This bill is formally titled the Immigration Parole Reform Act of 2025.

What does IMMIGRATION PAROLE REFORM. of Immigration Parole Reform Act of 2025 do?

This section amends Section 212(d)(5) of the Immigration and Nationality Act. The Secretary of Homeland Security may temporarily parole aliens applying for admission into the United States for urgent humanitarian reasons or significant public benefit, on a case-by-case basis. Parole is not regarded as an admission of the alien, and the alien must return when the purposes of the parole have been served. Specific categories of aliens are eligible for parole, including those present in the U.S. without lawful status who are spouses or children of active duty military members, and Cuban nationals meeting certain criteria. An urgent humanitarian reason requires the alien to establish a medical emergency, inability to obtain treatment abroad, or other specified circumstances. A significant public benefit requires the alien to have assisted the U.S. government in a law enforcement matter. Parole decisions must be made on a case-by-case basis, considering individual facts. Aliens granted parole generally may not accept employment, except those under subparagraphs (B) or (C) who are authorized to accept employment. Parole is generally granted for a period of one year, with potential for one extension. The Secretary of Homeland Security must submit an annual report to Congress and the public detailing the number and status of aliens paroled.

What does IMPLEMENTATION. of Immigration Parole Reform Act of 2025 do?

This Act generally takes effect 30 days after enactment. Applications for parole or advance parole filed before enactment will be adjudicated under the law in effect when filed. Approved advance parole remains valid under the law in effect when approved. Section 212(d)(5)(I) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, added by section 2, takes effect upon enactment. Aliens paroled into the United States under section 212(d)(5)(A) before January 1, 2023, remain subject to the parole terms in effect when approved.

What does CAUSE OF ACTION. of Immigration Parole Reform Act of 2025 do?

This section establishes a cause of action for financial harm resulting from the Federal Government's failure to apply the provisions of this Act or its amendments. Individuals, states, and local governments may bring a civil action against the Federal Government. Standing to bring a civil action requires experiencing financial harm exceeding $1,000.

What does SEVERABILITY. of Immigration Parole Reform Act of 2025 do?

This section establishes a severability clause. If a portion of the Act is deemed unconstitutional, the remaining provisions remain in effect. The application of any provision or amendment to other persons or circumstances is not affected by a finding of unconstitutionality.

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Immigration Parole Reform Act of 2025

Last updated: 5/5/2025 · Introduced: 5/5/2025

Author: Chuck Grassley (R-IA)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to allow the Secretary of Homeland Security to grant temporary parole to individuals for urgent humanitarian reasons or significant public benefit, assessed on a case-by-case basis.
The legislation expands eligibility for parole to include spouses or children of active duty military members and Cuban nationals meeting specific criteria.
It establishes a legal avenue for individuals, states, and local governments to seek compensation from the federal government for financial harm resulting from failures to implement the Act's parole provisions.

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