SEVER Act
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. (2025-09-18)
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What this bill does
The SEVER Act would require the United States to deny a visa or entry to any individual who is subject to sanctions under Executive Order 13876, which relates to sanctions on Iran. It does this by adding these sanctioned individuals to an existing law that already allows the denial of visas to certain representatives to the United Nations.
Who it affects
It would most directly affect individuals sanctioned under the Iran-related Executive Order 13876 who seek to enter the United States, including those traveling as representatives to the United Nations.
Key points
- Amends Section 407(a)(1) of the Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 1990 and 1991.
- Adds people sanctioned under Executive Order 13876 (Iran-related sanctions) to the list of those who can be denied U.S. visas.
- References the Executive Order as it was in effect on September 16, 2025.
- The bill was referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary and has not become law.
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Supporting this bill means backing a legal requirement to deny U.S. entry visas to individuals under Iran-related sanctions from Executive Order 13876, including those coming as U.N. representatives.
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