This bill would require the State Department to review the visas of certain Iranian officials and their families who are currently in the United States or have applied for visas. If these individuals are found to be ineligible to enter the U.S. under existing laws, their visas would be revoked.
Latest Action
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
AI Summary
Plain-English explanation of this bill
This bill would require the State Department to review the visas of certain Iranian officials and their families who are currently in the United States or have applied for visas. If these individuals are found to be ineligible to enter the U.S. under existing laws, their visas would be revoked.
Last updated: 12/29/2025
Official Summary
Congressional Research Service summary
<p><b>Revoking Entry Granted to Iranian Mullahs and Elites Act of 2023 or the REGIME Act of 2023</b></p> <p>The bill requires the Department of State to conduct a review of certain Iranian officials and government employees, as well as their immediate family members, who currently have visas or who have applied for visas. If such individuals are determined to be ineligible for entry into the United States under specified laws, the State Department must revoke their visas.</p>
Key Points
Main provisions of the bill
The bill targets Iranian officials, government employees, and their immediate family members who currently have or have applied for U.S. visas.
The State Department must review these individuals' eligibility to enter the U.S. under existing laws.
If deemed ineligible, the State Department must revoke their visas.
How This Impacts Americans
Potential effects on citizens and communities
This bill would affect Iranian officials, government employees, and their families who are currently in the U.S. or seeking to enter the country. If enacted, it could result in the revocation of visas for these individuals, potentially restricting their ability to travel to or remain in the United States.
Policy Areas
Primary Policy Area
International Affairs
Scope & Jurisdiction
Jurisdiction Level
federal
Congressional Session
119th Congress
Citation Reference
869, 119th Congress (2025). "Keep Our PACT Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-869
