119-s-3641119th Congress

No Relief for Allies of Dictators Act of 2026

Sponsored By: Senator Scott, Rick [R-FL]

Introduced

Summary

Targeted visa revocations for officials and associates of four authoritarian regimes. This bill would let the Secretary of State deny or revoke U.S. visas for anyone tied to the governments of Venezuela, Cuba, Nicaragua, or Bolivia, including spouses and children, and make covered individuals inadmissible and subject to expedited removal.

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  • People tied to those regimes: Current or former officials, party members, or those acting for or assisting those governments would be barred from receiving visas and could have existing visas revoked.
  • Families of covered people: Spouses and children identified under the bill would also be ineligible for visas and face visa revocation.
  • United Nations visitors: Travelers to United Nations headquarters would get a case-by-case review. Decisions must involve the Director of National Intelligence, the Attorney General, and the Secretary of Homeland Security.
  • Implementation: The President would be required to issue regulations, licenses, and orders needed to carry out these restrictions.

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Visa bans for certain regime allies

This bill would bar certain people tied to regimes in Venezuela, Cuba, Nicaragua, and Bolivia from getting U.S. visas or entry. It would require the Secretary of State to revoke or restrict visas for current or former officials, Sandinista party members, people who act for or help those regimes, and people identified under the Kingpin Act or Executive Orders 13850 and 13884. The spouse and child of a covered person would also be included. Visas or other travel papers could be revoked regardless of when issued, covered people would be inadmissible and ineligible for admission, parole, or other benefits under the Immigration and Nationality Act, and they could be subject to expedited removal. Travel to United Nations headquarters would be decided case-by-case in consultation with the Director of National Intelligence, the Attorney General, and the Secretary of Homeland Security. The President would be required to issue regulations, licenses, and orders needed to carry out these rules.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Scott, Rick [R-FL]

FL • R

Cosponsors

  • Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX]

    TX • R

    Sponsored 1/14/2026

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

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