HR 5904 United States House · 119th Congress

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.

This bill creates a temporary exception to the parole fee for non-citizens (aliens) entering the U.S. for sacred Tribal or religious ceremonies, cultural exchanges, or celebrations. During a two-year period starting from enactment, eligible aliens must undergo a background check, submit a written request to the Secretary of Homeland Security, be enrolled in a tribal cultural program operated by a federally recognized tribe with trust land near the Southwest border, and pay a $200 fee instead of the standard fee. The exception applies only when the Secretary determines the entry would provide a significant public benefit. It directly affects non-citizens seeking to participate in these cultural events and federally recognized tribes operating such programs.
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