OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE
Safeguarding Americans From Extremist Risk (SAFER) at the Border Act
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is the official ID of this bill?
The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_4234.
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 2025-06-27.
What are the main provisions?
Key points include:
- Introduces new definitions for "known terrorist," "suspected terrorist," and "special interest alien" to better identify individuals posing a threat.
- Prohibits entry into the U.S. for individuals on terrorism watchlists, arrested or convicted for terrorism-related crimes, or posing a national security risk.
- Restricts temporary entry into the U.S. (parole) only to urgent humanitarian reasons or significant public benefit, excluding refugees and security threats.
What is the specific legal status?
The current status is Introduced.
Where can I read the full text of this legislation?
The full official text is available at:
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Who is the primary sponsor?
The primary sponsor is Rep. Langworthy, Nicholas A. [R-NY-23].
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 2025-12-22.
What is the impact of this bill?
We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.