Immigration Parole Reform Act of 2023

Senate Bill

S. 505

119th Congress

Immigration Parole Reform Act of 2023

In Committee

Introduced:Feb 11, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Charles E. Grassley

Senator

Republican

IA

Cosponsors

12

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Finance and Financial Sector

Summary

The Immigration Parole Reform Act addresses the use of parole authority in immigration law, which allows individuals to enter the United States temporarily for urgent humanitarian reasons or significant public benefit without being formally admitted. This bill seeks to reform how parole is used by immigration authorities.

Latest Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

The Immigration Parole Reform Act addresses the use of parole authority in immigration law, which allows individuals to enter the United States temporarily for urgent humanitarian reasons or significant public benefit without being formally admitted. This bill seeks to reform how parole is used by immigration authorities.

Last updated: 1/5/2026

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

Protect Small Businesses from Excessive Paperwork Act of 2025This bill extends the deadline for certain companies that are required to file beneficial ownership information with the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN). Specifically, the bill requires companies formed or registered before January 1, 2024, to submit this information to FinCEN by January 1, 2026, instead of by January 1, 2025, as required under current regulations.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Addresses immigration parole authority and its use
Focuses on reforms to humanitarian parole policies
Targets temporary entry permissions for non-admitted individuals
Seeks to modify criteria for granting parole
Aims to change how parole is used in immigration enforcement

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

Individuals seeking to enter the U.S. through parole programs could face changed requirements or restrictions. Immigration authorities would operate under modified parole guidelines, potentially affecting humanitarian admissions and border policies.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Finance and Financial Sector

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

505, 119th Congress (2025). "Immigration Parole Reform Act of 2023". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-s-505