H.R. 5904: To amend the One Big Beautiful Bill Act to provide an exception to the parole fee for the parole of an alien for a sacred Tribal or religious ceremony, cultural exchange, or celebration, and for other purposes.

This bill proposes an amendment to existing legislation known as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, specifically focusing on the process of granting parole to certain aliens for participation in sacred Tribal or religious ceremonies, cultural exchanges, or celebrations.

Key Provisions of the Bill

• The bill introduces an exception to the regular parole fee for aliens who seek to enter the United States for specific cultural activities.
• It allows the Secretary of Homeland Security to determine if a significant public benefit will result from granting parole for the purposes mentioned above.
• Before an alien can be paroled, several conditions must be met:
  • A preliminary criminal background check must be conducted by the Secretary of Homeland Security.
  • The alien must present a written request for parole from a federally recognized Indian Tribe that has land held in trust by the U.S. government near the Southwest border.
  • The alien must be enrolled in a cultural participant program run by the aforementioned Tribe.
  • Instead of the standard parole fee, the alien must pay a reduced fee of $200.
• This provision would apply during a two-year period starting from the date the amendment is enacted.

Relevant Companies

None found