Limiting Extremist Travel to the United Nations Act
- Bill Number
- H.R. 4941
- Origin Chamber
- House
- Congress
- 119th Congress, Session 1
- Policy Area
- International Affairs
- Status
- Introduced
- Latest Action
- 2025-08-08: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- Last Updated
- 2025-09-18T20:22:23Z
AI-Generated Summary
Summary of H.R. 4941: Limiting Extremist Travel to the United Nations Act
Purpose
This legislation directs the Secretary of State to impose specific travel restrictions on certain foreign officials attending official United Nations meetings at the UN Headquarters in New York City. The goal is to limit the movement of officials from designated countries, entities, and organizations during these events.
Key Provisions
- Travel restrictions for officials from Iran or linked to Foreign Terrorist Organizations: These individuals may only travel on the most direct routes between designated airports (John F. Kennedy International, Newark Liberty International, or Teterboro) and the UN building, their hotel, or their UN representative office. Their visas are limited to no more than one day before or after the UN General Assembly meeting.
- Travel restrictions for officials from UN organizations where the United States is not a member: These individuals are confined to a 25-mile radius around the UN Headquarters and may not visit any colleges or universities within that area.
- Exceptions: Routes may be adjusted if the primary paths are inaccessible or if security concerns exist, as determined by the Department of State or Department of Homeland Security.
- Limitations: The rules do not apply to U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents.
Significant Changes to Existing Law
The bill introduces new mandatory travel conditions that apply despite any other laws. It creates specific geographic and timing limits on visas and movement for the affected officials, which were not previously required under federal statute.
Potential Impacts
- On government agencies: The Department of State must implement and enforce the restrictions, while the Department of Homeland Security may assist with security-related decisions. This could increase administrative and monitoring duties for both agencies.
- On citizens: No direct effects, as the rules explicitly exclude U.S. citizens and legal permanent residents.
- On international relations: The measures may affect diplomatic participation by officials from Iran and certain UN bodies, potentially complicating U.S. interactions with those entities during UN events.
Main Stakeholders Affected
- Officials from Iran and any individuals certified as associated with Foreign Terrorist Organizations (including their political wings).
- Officials from UN organizations in which the United States does not hold membership.
- U.S. Department of State and Department of Homeland Security personnel responsible for visa issuance and security.
- The United Nations and its member states hosting or sending such officials to meetings.
Notable Legal, Constitutional, or Political Implications
The legislation includes a rule of construction clarifying that it does not restrict U.S. persons. It allows flexibility for security or access issues but does not address potential conflicts with broader international agreements or constitutional considerations regarding movement or diplomacy.
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Refer to the official source document for the authoritative text.
Sponsor
Rep. Steube, W. Gregory [R-FL-17]
Cosponsors (2)
Rep. Luna, Anna Paulina [R-FL-13], Rep. Lawler, Michael [R-NY-17]
Recent Actions
- 2025-08-08: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- 2025-08-08: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- 2025-08-08: Introduced in House
- 2025-08-08: Introduced in House
Bill Versions
- Limiting Extremist Travel to the United Nations Act — issued 2025-08-08 — PDF (4 pages)