In CommitteeFiled May 19, 2026
Sponsor: Rep. Roy, Chip [R-TX-21] (R)
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
May 19, 2026
Summary
The bill amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to prevent people who hold titles such as imam, mufti, or ayatollah from being admitted under the R‑visa category. It targets leaders of specific religious denominations in order to limit their ability to work in the United States.
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