HR5904119th Congress

To amend the One Big Beautiful Bill Act to provide an exception to the parole fee for the parole of an alien for a sacred Tribal or religious ceremony, cultural exchange, or celebration, and for other purposes.

Sponsored By: Representative Biggs (AZ)

Introduced

Summary

Creates a temporary parole pathway that would let the Secretary of Homeland Security admit certain noncitizens for sacred Tribal or religious ceremonies, cultural exchanges, or celebrations during a limited two-year period.

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  • Federally recognized Indian Tribes with land held in trust at or near the Southwest border would be able to submit written requests and run the cultural participant programs that qualify visitors.
  • Noncitizen cultural participants would need a Tribe's written request, enrollment in that Tribe's cultural participant program, and a preliminary criminal background check before arrival. They would pay a $200 alternative fee.
  • The Secretary of Homeland Security would have discretionary authority to parole eligible individuals when doing so is judged to yield a significant public benefit.

Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

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

Parole for noncitizens at Tribal ceremonies

This bill would open a short-term parole option for some noncitizens tied to Tribal or religious ceremonies. It would run for two years after enactment. The Secretary of Homeland Security would grant parole only if they find a significant public benefit. This path is only for a sacred Tribal or religious ceremony, cultural exchange, or celebration. You would need a preliminary criminal background check before arriving at a port of entry. A federally recognized Tribe must send a written request. The U.S. must hold land in trust for that Tribe at or near the Southwest border. You must be enrolled in that Tribe's cultural participant program. You would pay a $200 fee instead of the usual parole fee. Decisions would be case-by-case and not guaranteed.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Biggs (AZ)

AZ • R

Cosponsors

  • Crane

    AZ • R

    Sponsored 11/4/2025

  • Stanton

    AZ • D

    Sponsored 11/4/2025

  • Ciscomani

    AZ • R

    Sponsored 11/4/2025

  • Schweikert

    AZ • R

    Sponsored 11/4/2025

  • Ansari

    AZ • D

    Sponsored 11/7/2025

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