H.R.8182

Banning Perpetrators of Religious Persecution Act of 2026

Introduced·4/2/26

Banning Perpetrators of Religious Persecution Act of 2026 restricts visa issuance to individuals who have committed severe violations of religious.

The Banning Perpetrators of Religious Persecution Act of 2026 amends 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. The Secretary of State must post the names of inadmissible aliens and the locations of violations on a publicly accessible website. Exceptions can be made if releasing the identity would have adverse foreign policy consequences.

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History

Apr 2

House

Introduced in House

Apr 2

House

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.