SEVER Act of 2025
Sponsored By: Senator Ted Cruz
Introduced
Summary
This bill would bar U.N. representatives subject to Iran-related sanctions under Executive Order 13876 from U.S. entry. It adds that sanctions status as a new ground for visa denial in the existing statute and ties the rule to the sanctions regime in effect on September 16, 2025.
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
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Visa ban for sanctioned UN representatives
If enacted, this bill would add being subject to sanctions under Executive Order 13876, as in effect on September 16, 2025, as a legal ground to deny visas or admission to people designated as United Nations representatives. It would apply only to individuals designated as United Nations representatives seeking entry and would take effect upon enactment.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Ted Cruz
TX • R
Cosponsors
Tom Cotton
AR • R
Sponsored 9/18/2025
John Barrasso
WY • R
Sponsored 9/18/2025
Ashley Moody
FL • R
Sponsored 9/18/2025
Joni Ernst
IA • R
Sponsored 9/18/2025
Rick Scott
FL • R
Sponsored 9/18/2025
Lindsey Graham
SC • R
Sponsored 9/18/2025
Bill Hagerty
TN • R
Sponsored 9/18/2025
Roll Call Votes
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