National Origin-Based Antidiscrimination for Nonimmigrants Act or the NO BAN Act This bill imposes limitations on the President's authority to suspend or restrict aliens from entering the United States. It also prohibits religious discrimination in various immigration-related decisions, such as whether to issue an immigrant or nonimmigrant visa, unless there is a statutory basis for such discrimination. The President may temporarily restrict the entry of any aliens or class of aliens after the Department of State determines that the restriction would address specific and credible facts that threaten U.S. interests such as security or public safety. The bill also imposes limitations on such restrictions, such as requiring the President, State Department, and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to (1) only issue a restriction when required to address a compelling government interest, and (2) narrowly tailor the suspension to use the least restrictive means to achieve such an interest. Before imposing a restriction, the State Department and DHS shall consult with Congress. The State Department and DHS shall report to Congress about the restriction within 48 hours of the restriction's imposition. If such a report is not made, the restriction shall immediately terminate. Individuals or entities present in the United States and unlawfully harmed by such a restriction may sue in federal court. DHS may suspend the entry of aliens traveling to the United States on a commercial airline that failed to comply with regulations related to detecting fraudulent travel documents.
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Foreign Affairs, Homeland Security, and Intelligence (Permanent Select), for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security, Facilitation, and Operations.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 25 - 17.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 7.
Committee on Homeland Security discharged.
Committee on Foreign Affairs discharged.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 117-20, Part I.
Committee on Intelligence (Permanent) discharged.
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 330 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 51, H.R. 1573 and H.R. 1333. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments. The previous question on each measure is considered ordered without intervening motions except one hour of debate and a motion to recommit. H. Res. 316 and H. Con. Res. 30 are adopted.
Rule H. Res. 330 passed House.
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 330. (consideration: CR H2005-2016)
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 51, H.R. 1573 and H.R. 1333. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments. The previous question on each measure is considered ordered without intervening motions except one hour of debate and a motion to recommit. H. Res. 316 and H. Con. Res. 30 are adopted.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 1333.
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Mr. Wenstrup moved to recommit to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR H2015)
The previous question on the motion was ordered without objection.
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - The Chair put the question on the Wenstrup motion to recommit and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Wenstrup demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the until a time to be announced.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2029-2030)
On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 208 - 216 (Roll no. 126).
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Foreign Affairs, Homeland Security, and Intelligence (Permanent Select), for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security, Facilitation, and Operations.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 25 - 17.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 7.
Committee on Homeland Security discharged.
Committee on Foreign Affairs discharged.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 117-20, Part I.
Committee on Intelligence (Permanent) discharged.
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 330 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 51, H.R. 1573 and H.R. 1333. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments. The previous question on each measure is considered ordered without intervening motions except one hour of debate and a motion to recommit. H. Res. 316 and H. Con. Res. 30 are adopted.
Rule H. Res. 330 passed House.
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 330. (consideration: CR H2005-2016)
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 51, H.R. 1573 and H.R. 1333. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments. The previous question on each measure is considered ordered without intervening motions except one hour of debate and a motion to recommit. H. Res. 316 and H. Con. Res. 30 are adopted.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 1333.
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Mr. Wenstrup moved to recommit to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR H2015)
The previous question on the motion was ordered without objection.
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - The Chair put the question on the Wenstrup motion to recommit and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Wenstrup demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the until a time to be announced.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2029-2030)
On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 208 - 216 (Roll no. 126).
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NO BAN Act
USA117th CongressHR-1333| House
| Updated: 4/22/2021
National Origin-Based Antidiscrimination for Nonimmigrants Act or the NO BAN Act This bill imposes limitations on the President's authority to suspend or restrict aliens from entering the United States. It also prohibits religious discrimination in various immigration-related decisions, such as whether to issue an immigrant or nonimmigrant visa, unless there is a statutory basis for such discrimination. The President may temporarily restrict the entry of any aliens or class of aliens after the Department of State determines that the restriction would address specific and credible facts that threaten U.S. interests such as security or public safety. The bill also imposes limitations on such restrictions, such as requiring the President, State Department, and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to (1) only issue a restriction when required to address a compelling government interest, and (2) narrowly tailor the suspension to use the least restrictive means to achieve such an interest. Before imposing a restriction, the State Department and DHS shall consult with Congress. The State Department and DHS shall report to Congress about the restriction within 48 hours of the restriction's imposition. If such a report is not made, the restriction shall immediately terminate. Individuals or entities present in the United States and unlawfully harmed by such a restriction may sue in federal court. DHS may suspend the entry of aliens traveling to the United States on a commercial airline that failed to comply with regulations related to detecting fraudulent travel documents.
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Foreign Affairs, Homeland Security, and Intelligence (Permanent Select), for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security, Facilitation, and Operations.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 25 - 17.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 7.
Committee on Homeland Security discharged.
Committee on Foreign Affairs discharged.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 117-20, Part I.
Committee on Intelligence (Permanent) discharged.
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 330 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 51, H.R. 1573 and H.R. 1333. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments. The previous question on each measure is considered ordered without intervening motions except one hour of debate and a motion to recommit. H. Res. 316 and H. Con. Res. 30 are adopted.
Rule H. Res. 330 passed House.
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 330. (consideration: CR H2005-2016)
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 51, H.R. 1573 and H.R. 1333. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments. The previous question on each measure is considered ordered without intervening motions except one hour of debate and a motion to recommit. H. Res. 316 and H. Con. Res. 30 are adopted.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 1333.
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Mr. Wenstrup moved to recommit to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR H2015)
The previous question on the motion was ordered without objection.
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - The Chair put the question on the Wenstrup motion to recommit and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Wenstrup demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the until a time to be announced.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2029-2030)
On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 208 - 216 (Roll no. 126).
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Foreign Affairs, Homeland Security, and Intelligence (Permanent Select), for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security, Facilitation, and Operations.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 25 - 17.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 7.
Committee on Homeland Security discharged.
Committee on Foreign Affairs discharged.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 117-20, Part I.
Committee on Intelligence (Permanent) discharged.
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 330 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 51, H.R. 1573 and H.R. 1333. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments. The previous question on each measure is considered ordered without intervening motions except one hour of debate and a motion to recommit. H. Res. 316 and H. Con. Res. 30 are adopted.
Rule H. Res. 330 passed House.
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 330. (consideration: CR H2005-2016)
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 51, H.R. 1573 and H.R. 1333. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments. The previous question on each measure is considered ordered without intervening motions except one hour of debate and a motion to recommit. H. Res. 316 and H. Con. Res. 30 are adopted.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 1333.
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Mr. Wenstrup moved to recommit to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR H2015)
The previous question on the motion was ordered without objection.
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - The Chair put the question on the Wenstrup motion to recommit and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Wenstrup demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the until a time to be announced.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2029-2030)
On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 208 - 216 (Roll no. 126).
AfricaAsiaAviation and airportsBorder security and unlawful immigrationBurmaChadCongressional oversightEritreaEvidence and witnessesFraud offenses and financial crimesGovernment information and archivesHomeland securityHuman rightsImmigration status and proceduresIranIraqJudicial review and appealsKyrgyzstanLatin AmericaLibyaMexicoMiddle EastNigeriaNorth KoreaPresidents and presidential powers, Vice PresidentsRacial and ethnic relationsRefugees, asylum, displaced personsReligionSomaliaSovereignty, recognition, national governance and statusSudanSyriaTanzaniaTerrorismTransportation safety and securityTravel and tourismVenezuelaVisas and passportsYemen