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Prohibition of Visas and Immigration Status for Palestinian Passport Holders

This act prohibits the issuance of immigrant and non-immigrant visas, refugee status, asylum, and temporary protected status to individuals holding passports or travel documents issued by the Palestinian Authority. This means that citizens with such documents will not be able to enter the U.S., and those who obtained status after October 1, 2023, may lose it and face removal.
Key points
Individuals with Palestinian passports will not receive U.S. visas, refugee status, or asylum.
Visas and statuses obtained by these individuals after October 1, 2023, will be revoked.
These individuals will be deemed inadmissible to the U.S. and may be removed.
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Print number: 118_HR_6211
Sponsor: Rep. Zinke, Ryan K. [R-MT-1]
Process start date: 2023-11-02
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

SAFE Act of 2023

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_6211.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-11-02.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Individuals with Palestinian passports will not receive U.S. visas, refugee status, or asylum.
  • Visas and statuses obtained by these individuals after October 1, 2023, will be revoked.
  • These individuals will be deemed inadmissible to the U.S. and may be removed.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Zinke, Ryan K. [R-MT-1].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-25.

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