NO BAN Act

This bill limits how a president can block groups of noncitizens from entering the United States. It says any ban must be based on specific, credible facts and used only when truly needed to protect safety, human rights, democracy, or international stability. The action must be narrow, have a set end date, and include waivers—especially for families and emergencies. The State Department and Homeland Security must consult Congress first and send a detailed report within 48 hours or the restriction ends. People or groups in the U.S. who are harmed can sue in federal court. The bill also bars religious discrimination in visa and entry decisions unless Congress has clearly allowed it.

It also requires public reports on how past travel bans were carried out and regular updates if any new restriction is used. Some airline-related enforcement duties move to the Department of Homeland Security.

• Who is affected: Travelers and visa applicants; families seeking to reunite; U.S. residents and groups who may be harmed by a broad entry ban.
• What changes: Entry bans must be fact-based, narrow, time-limited, include family/humanitarian waivers, and be reviewed by Congress; religious discrimination in immigration decisions is prohibited; harmed people can sue.
• When: Agencies must brief Congress within 48 hours of any restriction; an initial public report is due within 90 days about past bans; ongoing reports are due every 30 days while any new restriction is in place.