HR 7964

This bill, the Halt Immigration from Countries with Inadequate Verification Capabilities Act, aims to restrict immigration from countries deemed to lack reliable methods for verifying the identities and backgrounds of individuals seeking entry. It builds upon previous executive actions and Supreme Court rulings regarding national security concerns, specifically expanding the list of countries subject to restrictions to include nations like Afghanistan, Sudan, Eritrea, and the Central African Republic. The bill prohibits the admission of nationals or recent residents of designated countries, with exceptions for lawful permanent residents, refugees, military personnel, and certain other categories, and establishes a process for annual review and updates to the list of designated countries.