Introduced
S. 3679
Introduced in Senate · February 5, 2026January 15, 2026
Mr. Budd (for himself, Mrs. Blackburn, Mrs. Moody, Mr. Cotton, Mr. Banks, Mr. Kennedy, Mr. Lankford, and Mr. Cruz) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary
A BILL
To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to restrict visa issuance to individuals who have directed, authorized, significantly supported, participated in, or carried out violations of religious freedom.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. Short title.
This Act may be cited as the “Banning Perpetrators of Religious Persecution Act of 2026”.