S. 1589: Immigration Parole Reform Act of 2025
A Senate bill (S.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | Senate bill (S.) |
| Originating chamber | Senate |
| Introduced | 2025-05-05 |
| Sponsor | Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA] |
| Policy area | Immigration |
| Cosponsors | 12 |
| Latest action | 2025-05-05 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. |
| Last updated | 2026-04-14 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2025-05-05):
Immigration Parole Reform Act of 2025
This bill limits the authority of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to grant immigration parole (i.e., give official permission for an individual to enter and temporarily remain in the United States).
Specifically, the bill (1) limits what qualifies as an urgent humanitarian reason or a significant public benefit that would justify granting parole, and (2) prohibits granting parole based on an individual's membership in a defined class of individuals.
An urgent humanitarian reason is limited to medical emergencies, the death of a close family member, and to green card applicants returning to the United States after temporary travel abroad. A significant public benefit is limited to assisting the U.S. government in a law enforcement matter.
Individuals granted parole on the basis of an urgent humanitarian reason or a significant public benefit are not permitted to work while in the United States.
Additionally, the bill provides statutory authority for DHS to grant parole to certain Cuban nationals and to certain family members of active-duty Armed Forces members.
Cosponsors (12)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Tom Cotton | R AR (original cosponsor) 2025-05-05 |
| Josh Hawley | R MO (original cosponsor) 2025-05-05 |
| Katie Boyd Britt | R AL (original cosponsor) 2025-05-05 |
| Tommy Tuberville | R AL (original cosponsor) 2025-05-05 |
| Ted Budd | R NC (original cosponsor) 2025-05-05 |
| Mike Lee | R UT (original cosponsor) 2025-05-05 |
| Joni Ernst | R IA (original cosponsor) 2025-05-05 |
| Bill Cassidy | R LA (original cosponsor) 2025-05-05 |
| James Lankford | R OK (original cosponsor) 2025-05-05 |
| Bernie Moreno | R OH (original cosponsor) 2025-05-05 |
| Tim Sheehy | R MT (original cosponsor) 2025-05-05 |
| Cindy Hyde-Smith | R MS 2025-07-31 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S. 1589 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
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Frequently asked questions
What is S. 1589?
S. 1589 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: Immigration Parole Reform Act of 2025.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 1589 are available on congress.gov.
Bill data: congress.gov API (official congressional records).