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Strengthening Entry Visa Enforcement and Restrictions Act

H.R. 5495 · 119th Congress · Sep 18, 2025 · Lineage

A BILL

To require the denial of admission to the United States for individuals subject to sanctions pursuant to Executive Order 13876, and for other purposes.

Section 1 Short title

This Act may be cited as the “Strengthening Entry Visa Enforcement and Restrictions Act” or the “SEVER Act”.

Sec. 2 Denial of visas to certain representatives to United Nations

Section 407(a)(1) of the Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 1990 and 1991 (Public Law 101–246; 8 U.S.C. 1102 note) is amended by striking “; and” and inserting “, or is subject to sanctions pursuant to Executive Order 13876 (50 U.S.C. 1701 note; relating to imposing sanctions with respect to Iran), as in effect on September 16, 2025; and”.