Banning Perpetrators of Religious Persecution Act of 2026
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.
The Banning Perpetrators of Religious Persecution Act of 2026 aims to change immigration laws to prevent individuals involved in religious persecution from getting visas. Specifically, it targets those who have directed, authorized, supported, participated in, or carried out violations of religious freedom. This would affect individuals seeking to enter the country and could change immigration processes.
The bill was introduced in the House on April 2, 2026, and referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. It is currently in its early stages, and further actions will depend on committee review and potential votes by the full House.
Key actions so far include the bill's introduction and referral to the Judiciary Committee. Future steps will likely involve committee hearings, possible amendments, and a vote in the House. The bill is currently being reviewed to determine its next steps in the legislative process.
