September 18 (legislative day, September 16), 2025
Mr. Cruz (for himself, Mr. Cotton, Mr. Barrasso, Mrs. Moody, Ms. Ernst, Mr. Scott of Florida, Mr. Graham, and Mr. Hagerty) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary
To require the denial of admission to the United States for individuals subject to sanctions pursuant to Executive Order 13876, and for other purposes.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
Section 1. Short title
This Act may be cited as the Strengthening Entry Visa Enforcement and Restrictions Act of 2025
or the SEVER Act of 2025
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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
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