S. 1891 · 117th Congress · 2021–2022
NO BAN Act
S. 1891 in the 117th Congress (2021–2022) was introduced on May 27, 2021, sponsored by Christopher A. Coons with 42 co-sponsors.
During the 117th Congress (2021–2022), Joe Biden was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- May 27, 2021
- Co-sponsors
- 42
- Policy area
- Immigration
What it does
National Origin-Based Antidiscrimination for Nonimmigrants Act or the NO BAN Act This bill imposes limitations on the President's authority to suspend or restrict aliens from entering the United States. It also prohibits religious discrimination in various immigration-related decisions, such as whether to issue an immigrant or nonimmigrant visa, unless there is a statutory basis for such discrimination.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Christopher A. Coons (D-DE). Co-sponsors: 40 Democrats, 2 Independents.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMay 27, 2021
- Passed the Senate—
- Passed the House—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (May 27, 2021)
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
More
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