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To require the denial of admission to the United States for individuals subject to sanctions pursuant to Executive Order 13876, and for other purposes.
Summary
This bill amends federal law to require denial of visas and entry to the United States for individuals subject to sanctions under Executive Order 13876, which relates to Iran sanctions. The amendment specifically applies to representatives to the United Nations who are on the Iran sanctions list. The denial requirement incorporates the sanctions designations as they exist on September 16, 2025.
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Sponsor (1)
- Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX] (R-TX)
7 cosponsors
- Sen. Barrasso, John [R-WY] (R-WY)
- Sen. Cotton, Tom [R-AR] (R-AR)
- Sen. Ernst, Joni [R-IA] (R-IA)
- Sen. Graham, Lindsey [R-SC] (R-SC)
- Sen. Hagerty, Bill [R-TN] (R-TN)
- Sen. Moody, Ashley [R-FL] (R-FL)
- Sen. Scott, Rick [R-FL] (R-FL)
Money behind the sponsor
Top reported contributors to Ted Cruz’s campaign committee (2024 cycle) — who funds the bill’s sponsor, not a claim about this bill. Data from FEC.
- NULL $4,424,745
- ENTREPRENEUR $458,096
- RDV CORPORATION $39,600
- AMERICAN AIRLINES $29,632
- BLACKSTONE $27,400
Organizations whose employees gave the most — itemized individual contributions grouped by the donor’s reported employer (FEC Schedule A). Full finance for Ted Cruz → · Outside spending →
Actions (2)
- Sep 18, 2025 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. · senate
- Sep 18, 2025 Introduced in Senate
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Full text
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
September 18 (legislative day, September 16), 2025
Mr. Cruz (for himself, Mr. Cotton, Mr. Barrasso, Mrs. Moody, Ms. Ernst, Mr. Scott of Florida, Mr. Graham, and Mr. Hagerty) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary
A BILL
To require the denial of admission to the United States for individuals subject to sanctions pursuant to Executive Order 13876, and for other purposes.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the “Strengthening Entry Visa Enforcement and Restrictions Act of 2025” or the “SEVER Act of 2025”.
SEC. 2. DENIAL OF VISAS TO CERTAIN REPRESENTATIVES TO UNITED NATIONS.
Section 407(a)(1) of the Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 1990 and 1991 (Public Law 101-246; 8 U.S.C. 1102 note) is amended by striking “; and” and inserting “, or is subject to sanctions pursuant to Executive Order 13876 (50 U.S.C. 1701 note; relating to imposing sanctions with respect to Iran), as in effect on September 16, 2025; and”. <all>
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