Halt Immigration from Countries with Inadequate Verification Capabilities Act

H.R. 7964 would establish restrictions on immigration from countries that the federal government determines do not have adequate capabilities to verify the identity and background information of their citizens. The bill aims to address security and verification concerns by preventing entry of individuals from nations without sufficient identity documentation or verification systems.

If enacted, this legislation would require the government to assess which countries meet verification standards and would restrict immigration pathways for nationals of countries deemed inadequate. Citizens and prospective immigrants from affected countries could face barriers to obtaining visas or entering the United States. The practical impact would depend on which countries are designated as having inadequate verification capabilities and how broadly the restrictions are applied to different immigration categories.

This bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process and has been referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. Most introduced bills do not advance further, so passage is uncertain.