Bills · HR 5904
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 5904Native Americans
To amend the One Big Beautiful Bill Act to provide an exception to the parole fee for the parole of an alien for a sacred Tribal or religious ceremony, cultural exchange, or celebration, and for other purposes.
INTRO NOV 4· LAST ACTION NOV 4
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it aims to reduce a financial barrier for non-U.S. citizens participating in important cultural and religious events hosted by Native American Tribes, especially those whose ancestral lands and communities often span across the U.S.-Mexico border. By setting a lower fee for these specific entries, it could help preserve and facilitate significant cultural exchanges and religious practices that often rely on cross-border participation.
If this bill becomes law, it could make it easier and more affordable for individuals to join these events, fostering stronger cultural connections and supporting tribal sovereignty and religious freedom. If it doesn't pass, the standard parole fees would continue to apply, potentially making it more difficult or cost-prohibitive for some individuals to participate in these ceremonies and exchanges. It also establishes a formal, albeit temporary, process for specific Tribes to request entry for participants.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Creates a temporary, 2-year exception to the standard parole fee for non-citizens entering for sacred Tribal/religious ceremonies, cultural exchanges, or celebrations.
This makes it potentially more affordable and accessible for individuals to participate in culturally significant events.
PROVISION 02
Requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to determine that a "significant public benefit" will result from the parole.
Ensures a governmental review and justification for each exception.
PROVISION 03
Mandates a preliminary criminal background check of the non-citizen before they arrive at a U.S. port of entry.
Aims to maintain national security and public safety standards.
PROVISION 04
Requires a written request to the Secretary from a federally recognized Indian Tribe located at or near the Southwest border whose land is held in trust by the U.S.
Empowers specific Tribal nations to facilitate cultural and religious entries for their members or participants.
PROVISION 05
Sets a reduced, specific fee of $200 for those qualifying under this exception, instead of the regular parole fee.
Directly reduces the financial burden for eligible participants.
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YRS IN OFFICE
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COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 80%
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSNOV 4
Introduced in House
NOV 4
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 5904
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedNov 4, 2025
Last actionNov 4, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · JUDICIARY COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED NOV 4, 2025
House BillHR 5904Native Americans
To amend the One Big Beautiful Bill Act to provide an exception to the parole fee for the parole of an alien for a sacred Tribal or religious ceremony, cultural exchange, or celebration, and for other purposes.
INTRODUCED NOV 4, 2025· LAST ACTION NOV 4, 2025
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READING
2 min
COSPONSORS
5
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