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?

Congress finds the US has a duty to protect national security by denying safe haven to certain individuals Current inadmissibility provisions are too narrow and discretionary Close family members of threats may share access to harmful networks and resources Providing immigration benefits to relatives of certain individuals undermines 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 make covered family members of covered foreign threat actors inadmissible Covered family members include spouses, parents, children, siblings, grandparents, and nieces or nephews of covered foreign threat actors Covered foreign threat actors include individuals designated as Specially Designated Global Terrorists, senior leaders of foreign terrorist organizations, and senior officials of governments that sponsor terrorism The section also makes covered family members of covered foreign threat actors deportable The amendments apply retroactively to any alien regardless of when the family relationship was formed

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 this 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 screening procedures should utilize available intelligence, law enforcement, and sanctions databases. 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 inadmissibility determinations under section 212(a)(11) of the Immigration and Nationality Act. The report must also detail visa revocations, removals, and waivers granted to aliens described in paragraph (1), including justifications for waivers.

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

This section authorizes appropriations to carry 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 or granted lawful status in the United States.

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No Safe Haven for Terrorist Families Act

Last updated: 5/14/2026 · Introduced: 5/14/2026

Author: Tom Cotton (R-AR)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill establishes a new ground for inadmissibility and deportability for close relatives of individuals designated as foreign terrorists, senior leaders of foreign terrorist organizations, or officials of governments that sponsor terrorism.
The bill mandates the revocation of visas and prioritizes the removal of aliens deemed inadmissible under this new provision, while also limiting their eligibility for certain forms of discretionary relief from removal.
It requires enhanced screening procedures to identify covered family relationships, and mandates annual reporting to Congress on inadmissibility determinations, visa revocations, removals, and waivers.

119th Congressin committeeHR. 9160(In Committee)Official page

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