H.R. 5495: Strengthening Entry Visa Enforcement and Restrictions Act

This legislation is titled the "Strengthening Entry Visa Enforcement and Restrictions Act" or the "SEVER Act." It proposes to modify certain existing laws regarding visa admissions to the United States, specifically targeting individuals connected to certain sanctions.

Key Provisions

• The bill aims to deny admission to the United States for individuals who are subject to sanctions under Executive Order 13876.
• This Executive Order is related to imposing sanctions with respect to Iran and is referenced in the context of individuals affiliated with that country.

Implications

With this bill, any individual who falls under the specified sanctions would face restrictions on obtaining visas to enter the U.S. This could impact diplomatic relations and the ability of foreign officials from sanctioned entities to participate in United Nations activities or other functions in the U.S.

Enforcement

The enforcement of this act would require careful monitoring of individuals' statuses concerning the specified sanctions, involving collaboration between various U.S. government agencies to ensure compliance.

Relevant Companies

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