North Carolina Republican Rep. Addison McDowell introduced the "Preventing the Abuse of Immigration Parole Act," which seeks to cap annual immigration parole admissions into the U.S. at 3,000 starting in fiscal year 2029. The bill, inspired by findings that 2.8 million individuals were paroled under the Biden administration, also restricts parole for those from "countries of concern" and emphasizes case-by-case parole.
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️North Carolina Republican Rep. Addison McDowell introduced the "Preventing the Abuse of Immigration Parole Act," which seeks to cap annual immigration parole admissions into the U.S. at 3,000 starting in fiscal year 2029. The bill, inspired by findings that 2.8 million individuals were paroled under the Biden administration, also restricts parole for those from "countries of concern" and emphasizes case-by-case parole.
Trending- 1 May 30: Supreme Court issued a stay on the CHNV parole program
- 2 Wednesday (June 4, 2025): Rep. Addison McDowell introduced the bill
- 3 Fiscal Year 2029: Proposed start of the 3,000-person annual parole cap
- Potential cap on immigration parolees
- stricter parole criteria for certain countries
- ongoing legal battle over CHNV parole program
- political debate over immigration policies
What: A new bill, "Preventing the Abuse of Immigration Parole Act," introduced by a GOP lawmaker.
When: Introduced on Wednesday (June 4, 2025). The cap would start in fiscal year 2029. The Supreme Court stay on the CHNV parole program was May 30.
Where: United States Congress, affecting immigration to the United States.
Why: To address the perceived "abuse of immigration parole" under the Biden administration, which allegedly led to 2.8 million individuals being paroled, posing national security vulnerabilities and impacting American jobs.
How: The bill proposes capping annual parole admissions, establishing case-by-case parole, and restricting parole for individuals from "countries of concern" unless special permission is granted.