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 amends the One Big Beautiful Bill Act to create a temporary exception to the standard parole fee for certain non-citizens. This exception allows for the parole of an alien to participate in sacred Tribal or religious ceremonies, cultural exchanges, or celebrations . For a two-year period, the Secretary of Homeland Security may grant this parole if a significant public benefit is determined and the alien undergoes a preliminary criminal background check. Additionally, the alien must present a written request from a federally recognized Indian Tribe located near the Southwest border, be enrolled in one of their cultural participant programs, and pay a reduced fee of $200 .
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Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Native Americans
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.
USA119th CongressHR-5904| House
| Updated: 11/4/2025
This bill amends the One Big Beautiful Bill Act to create a temporary exception to the standard parole fee for certain non-citizens. This exception allows for the parole of an alien to participate in sacred Tribal or religious ceremonies, cultural exchanges, or celebrations . For a two-year period, the Secretary of Homeland Security may grant this parole if a significant public benefit is determined and the alien undergoes a preliminary criminal background check. Additionally, the alien must present a written request from a federally recognized Indian Tribe located near the Southwest border, be enrolled in one of their cultural participant programs, and pay a reduced fee of $200 .