Preventing the Abuse of Immigration Parole Act

This bill would tighten the rules for “parole,” a tool that lets some noncitizens enter the U.S. temporarily. It says parole must be decided one person at a time and only for urgent humanitarian reasons or a clear public benefit. Parole would stay temporary and would not count as an official admission; once the reason for parole is over, the person must return to custody for normal processing. The bill’s findings say recent use of parole was too broad and should be curbed to protect security.

It also adds new limits. Starting in fiscal year 2029, the total number of people granted parole each year would be capped at 3,000. People from a “country of concern” could not be paroled unless the Secretary of State gives a waiver. State attorneys general could sue if they believe the rules are being broken; harm of more than $100 would count, and courts would be told to move such cases quickly.

• Who is affected: People seeking entry by parole; the Department of Homeland Security; state governments.
• What changes: Case-by-case parole only; annual cap of 3,000 starting in FY2029; extra limits for “countries of concern”; states can sue over violations.
• When: The annual cap begins in FY2029; other timing details are not specified here.