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119-s-2893119th Congress

SEVER Act of 2025

Sponsored By: Senator Cruz, Ted [R-TX]

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

1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.

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

Cruz, Ted [R-TX]

TX • R

Cosponsors

  • Sen. Cotton, Tom [R-AR]

    AR • R

    Sponsored 9/18/2025

  • Sen. Barrasso, John [R-WY]

    WY • R

    Sponsored 9/18/2025

  • Sen. Moody, Ashley [R-FL]

    FL • R

    Sponsored 9/18/2025

  • Sen. Ernst, Joni [R-IA]

    IA • R

    Sponsored 9/18/2025

  • Sen. Scott, Rick [R-FL]

    FL • R

    Sponsored 9/18/2025

  • Sen. Graham, Lindsey [R-SC]

    SC • R

    Sponsored 9/18/2025

  • Sen. Hagerty, Bill [R-TN]

    TN • R

    Sponsored 9/18/2025

Roll Call Votes

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