# 119-s-4526: No Safe Haven for Terrorist Families Act

119-s-4526, No Safe Haven for Terrorist Families Act, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Sen. Cotton, Tom [R-AR] (R-AR); status introduced (as of 2026-08-11).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-s-4526
- Congress: 119
- Title: No Safe Haven for Terrorist Families Act
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2026-05-14
- Sponsor: Sen. Cotton, Tom [R-AR] (R-AR)
- Cosponsors: 0
- Policy area: Immigration
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-08-11

## Summary

**Creates a new inadmissibility and deportability ground for close relatives of designated foreign threat actors.** This bill would apply that ground retroactively and to a specific list of family relationships including spouses, parents, children, siblings, grandparents, and nieces or nephews. - Families and relatives: Close relatives defined by the bill would be inadmissible and removable, restricting their ability to obtain visas or remain in the United States. - Visa holders and applicants: The Secretary of State would have 30 days to revoke visas or other documentation after an inadmissibility finding. The Department of Homeland Security would prioritize removal proceedings and the bill largely bars cancellation of removal, adjustment of status, and other discretionary relief unless the bill allows otherwise. - Agencies and oversight: The bill would require enhanced screening within 180 days using intelligence, law enforcement, and sanctions databases. It would also require an annual report counting inadmissible aliens, revoked visas, removals, and waivers and it authorizes whatever funding is necessary to carry out these provisions.

## Provisions PRIA read

- Bar entry for relatives of terrorists: cost, low. If enacted, this bill would make close relatives of certain designated foreign threat actors inadmissible to the United States. Covered relatives would include spouse or former spouse, parents (and parents‑in‑law), children and stepchildren, siblings (including half‑blood), grandparents, grandchild…
- Faster visa revocation for terrorist relatives: cost, low. If enacted, the bill would require faster enforcement steps for people found to be covered relatives. The Secretary of State would have to revoke any visa or travel document within 30 days of an inadmissibility finding. The Secretary of Homeland Security would prioritize removal proceedings for tho…

## Related bills

- 119-s-2342: Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026
- 119-s-4615: Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027
- 119-s-2142: GOLDEN DOME Act of 2025
- 119-s-1748: Kids Online Safety Act
- 119-s-2010: TERMS Act
- 119-s-292: Educational Choice for Children Act of 2025

## Sources
- [119-s-4526 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/4526)

## Related
- [119-s-2342: Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-2342)
- [119-s-4615: Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-4615)
- [119-s-2142: GOLDEN DOME Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-2142)
- [119-s-1748: Kids Online Safety Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-1748)
- [119-s-2010: TERMS Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-2010)
- [119-s-292: Educational Choice for Children Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-292)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-4526 (as of 2026-08-11).