H.R. 1333 · 117th Congress

NO BAN Act

Introduced on Feb 25, 2021 by Judy Chu (D-CA-27). 159 cosponsors, all from the sponsor's party. Latest action (Apr 22, 2021): Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Stage
Passed one chamber
Introduced
Feb 25, 2021
Cosponsors
159
0 from the other party
Policy area
Immigration
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Progress

The furthest stage the measure reached. Simple and concurrent resolutions do not go to the President.

  1. Introduced
  2. Reported by committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. 4Passed both chambers
  5. 5Sent to the President
  6. 6Became law

Official title

To transfer and limit Executive Branch authority to suspend or restrict the entry of a class of aliens.

Subjects

  • Africa
  • Asia
  • Aviation and airports
  • Border security and unlawful immigration
  • Burma
  • Chad
  • Congressional oversight
  • Eritrea
  • Evidence and witnesses
  • Fraud offenses and financial crimes
  • Government information and archives
  • Homeland security
  • Human rights
  • Immigration status and procedures
  • Iran
  • Iraq
  • Judicial review and appeals
  • Kyrgyzstan
  • Latin America
  • Libya
  • Mexico
  • Middle East
  • Nigeria
  • North Korea
  • Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
  • Racial and ethnic relations
  • Refugees, asylum, displaced persons
  • Religion
  • Somalia
  • Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
  • Sudan
  • Syria
  • Tanzania
  • Terrorism
  • Transportation safety and security
  • Travel and tourism
  • Venezuela
  • Visas and passports
  • Yemen

Summary

By the Congressional Research Service (Passed House, Apr 21, 2021). Public domain.

National Origin-Based Antidiscrimination for Nonimmigrants Act or the NO BAN Act

This bill imposes limitations on the President's authority to suspend or restrict aliens from entering the United States. It also prohibits religious discrimination in various immigration-related decisions, such as whether to issue an immigrant or nonimmigrant visa, unless there is a statutory basis for such discrimination.

The President may temporarily restrict the entry of any aliens or class of aliens after the Department of State determines that the restriction would address specific and credible facts that threaten U.S. interests such as security or public safety.

The bill also imposes limitations on such restrictions, such as requiring the President, State Department, and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to (1) only issue a restriction when required to address a compelling government interest, and (2) narrowly tailor the suspension to use the least restrictive means to achieve such an interest.

Before imposing a restriction, the State Department and DHS shall consult with Congress. The State Department and DHS shall report to Congress about the restriction within 48 hours of the restriction's imposition. If such a report is not made, the restriction shall immediately terminate.

Individuals or entities present in the United States and unlawfully harmed by such a restriction may sue in federal court.

DHS may suspend the entry of aliens traveling to the United States on a commercial airline that failed to comply with regulations related to detecting fraudulent travel documents.

Sponsor and cosponsors

Cosponsors by party as of the day they signed on. Original cosponsors signed on the day of introduction.

Judy ChuD-CA-27Sponsor

Democrats · 159

Roll calls

Recorded votes on the measure. Most measures move by voice vote or unanimous consent, which record no individual positions.

  1. On Motion to Recommit
    Apr 21, 2021· House· Procedural· Failed 208–216
  2. On Passage
    Apr 21, 2021· House· Passage· Passed 218–208

History

Every action as published, oldest first. Roll calls link to how each member voted.

  1. Feb 25, 2021Introduced in House
  2. Feb 25, 2021Introduced in House
  3. Feb 25, 2021 · HouseReferred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Foreign Affairs, Homeland Security, and Intelligence (Permanent Select), for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
  4. Feb 25, 2021 · HouseReferred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Foreign Affairs, Homeland Security, and Intelligence (Permanent Select), for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
  5. Feb 25, 2021 · HouseReferred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Foreign Affairs, Homeland Security, and Intelligence (Permanent Select), for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
  6. Feb 25, 2021 · HouseReferred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Foreign Affairs, Homeland Security, and Intelligence (Permanent Select), for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
  7. Feb 26, 2021 · HouseReferred to the Subcommittee on Border Security, Facilitation, and Operations.
  8. Apr 14, 2021 · HouseCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
  9. Apr 14, 2021 · HouseOrdered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 25 - 17.
  10. Apr 16, 2021Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 117-20, Part I.
  11. Apr 16, 2021 · HouseReported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 117-20, Part I.
  12. Apr 16, 2021Committee on Foreign Affairs discharged.
  13. Apr 16, 2021 · HouseCommittee on Foreign Affairs discharged.
  14. Apr 16, 2021Committee on Homeland Security discharged.
  15. Apr 16, 2021 · HouseCommittee on Homeland Security discharged.
  16. Apr 16, 2021Committee on Intelligence (Permanent) discharged.
  17. Apr 16, 2021 · HouseCommittee on Intelligence (Permanent) discharged.
  18. Apr 16, 2021 · HousePlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 7.
  19. Apr 20, 2021 · HouseRules Committee Resolution H. Res. 330 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 51, H.R. 1573 and H.R. 1333. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments. The previous question on each measure is considered ordered without intervening motions except one hour of debate and a motion to recommit. H. Res. 316 and H. Con. Res. 30 are adopted.
  20. Apr 20, 2021 · HouseRule H. Res. 330 passed House.
  21. Apr 21, 2021 · HouseConsidered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 330. (consideration: CR H2005-2016)
  22. Apr 21, 2021 · HouseRule provides for consideration of H.R. 51, H.R. 1573 and H.R. 1333. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments. The previous question on each measure is considered ordered without intervening motions except one hour of debate and a motion to recommit. H. Res. 316 and H. Con. Res. 30 are adopted.
  23. Apr 21, 2021 · HouseDEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 1333.
  24. Apr 21, 2021 · HouseThe previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
  25. Apr 21, 2021 · HouseMr. Wenstrup moved to recommit to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR H2015)
  26. Apr 21, 2021 · HouseThe previous question on the motion was ordered without objection.
  27. Apr 21, 2021 · HousePOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - The Chair put the question on the Wenstrup motion to recommit and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Wenstrup demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the until a time to be announced.
  28. Apr 21, 2021 · HouseConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2029-2030)
  29. Apr 21, 2021 · HouseOn motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 208 - 216 (Roll no. 126).House · Roll call 126
  30. Apr 21, 2021Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 218 - 208 (Roll no. 127).(text: CR H2005-2006)House · Roll call 127
  31. Apr 21, 2021 · HouseOn passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 218 - 208 (Roll no. 127). (text: CR H2005-2006)House · Roll call 127
  32. Apr 21, 2021 · HouseMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  33. Apr 22, 2021 · SenateReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

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