A Republican bill with no cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, called the "Third World Immigration Moratorium Act," stops people from entering the United States if they are nationals of 40 listed countries of identified concern. It also blocks entry for people with travel documents from the Palestinian Authority. The rule only applies to people outside the U.S. who do not already have a valid visa. There are specific exceptions for groups like lawful permanent residents and certain athletes. The Secretary of Homeland Security can waive the ban for critical national interests. The Secretary of State must report to Congress every 180 days on whether the ban should continue or change.
Yes
- Scored +5
Does this tighten control of the border?
The bill limits the number of individuals entering from specific countries of concern.
- Scored +3
Does this give the federal government more power?
The bill grants the federal government (DHS/State) broad authority to restrict entry of foreign nationals.
- Scored +2
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?
Requires reports to Congress every 180 days regarding the status of the prohibition.
The opposite· 3 of 12
- Scored -10
Would immigrants be better off under this?
The bill explicitly bans entry for millions of people from 40 countries and those with Palestinian Authority documents.
- Scored -10
Does this make it easier for immigrants already here to become citizens?
The bill creates a broad moratorium on entry for nationals of 40 countries, blocking potential paths to legal status.
- Scored -8
Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated?
The bill targets specific nations, many of which are predominantly non-white, effectively restricting entry based on national origin.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Protection of National Interest: Section 3(c) allows the Secretary of Homeland Security to let individuals enter if it advances a critical national interest, such as allowing witnesses to participate in criminal proceedings.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Entry Ban for Nationals of Specific Countries: Section 2(a) prohibits people from 40 listed countries, such as Afghanistan, Haiti, and Nigeria, from entering the United States.
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Entry Ban for Palestinian Authority Document Holders: Section 2(b) prevents people possessing travel documents issued by the Palestinian Authority from entering the United States.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would immigrants be better off under this? — The bill explicitly bans entry for millions of people from 40 countries and those with Palestinian Authority documents. Would students be better off under this? — Students from the listed countries may be barred from entering the U.S. for education. Would children be better off under this? — Children from the 40 listed countries are prohibited from entering the U.S. Would people in middle age be better off under this? — Middle-aged individuals from the listed countries are prohibited from entering the U.S. Would people over 65 be better off under this? — Seniors from the listed countries are prohibited from entering the U.S. Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this? — Young adults from the listed countries are prohibited from entering the U.S.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this favour talking over confrontation abroad? — A moratorium on entry for nationals of 40 countries is likely to be viewed as hostile by those governments. Does this strengthen ties with allied countries? — Broad entry bans on nationals of numerous countries may damage diplomatic relations with those nations. Does this make trade with other countries easier? — Restricting the movement of people from these nations may negatively impact bilateral trade and business travel.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this tighten control of the border? — The bill limits the number of individuals entering from specific countries of concern. Does this make it easier for immigrants already here to become citizens? — The bill creates a broad moratorium on entry for nationals of 40 countries, blocking potential paths to legal status. Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated? — The bill targets specific nations, many of which are predominantly non-white, effectively restricting entry based on national origin.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this give the federal government more power? — The bill grants the federal government (DHS/State) broad authority to restrict entry of foreign nationals. Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — Requires reports to Congress every 180 days regarding the status of the prohibition. Does this protect the right to fair treatment by the courts? — The bill creates a broad ban based on nationality with limited exceptions and discretionary waivers.
- 7/15/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Introduced in House