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HR 8905

Inhibiting Militant Adversarial Mullahs Act

119th Congress Introduced by Clay Fuller and 2 co-sponsors

HR 8905 would bar admission to the United States under the R visa for individuals who hold certain religious leadership titles (Imam, Shaykha, Mufti, Ayatollah).

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Bill Summary · HR 8905

Overview

  • Bill: HR 8905
  • Session: 119th Congress
  • Title: Inhibiting Militant Adversarial Mullahs Act
  • Purpose: Amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to restrict certain religious leaders from entering the United States under the R visas (section 101(a)(15)(R)).

What the bill would do (Key provisions)

  • Adds a new limitation to R visa admissions under Section 214 of the Immigration and Nationality Act.
  • Prohibits admission of an alien under the R visa if the alien holds any of the following titles:
    • Imam or grand imam
    • Shaykha
    • Mufti or grand mufti
    • Ayatollah or grand ayatollah

Who would be affected

  • Individuals seeking R visas who hold specified religious leadership titles in their denomination or faith hierarchy.
  • The listed titles include:
    • Imam or grand imam
    • Shaykha
    • Mufti or grand mufti
    • Ayatollah or grand ayatollah

Practical impact and implications

  • Targeted limitation on religious leaders with the specified titles from obtaining R visas to enter the United States for work or other purposes permitted by the R visa category.
  • The policy appears to be framed as a security-focused measure aimed at “militant adversarial mullahs,” though the bill text specifies only the titles and does not define additional criteria for “militant” or related activities.
  • Could affect international religious leadership exchanges, scholars, or clergy who hold one of the listed titles and would otherwise apply for an R visa.

Procedural and timeline notes

  • Introduced: May 19, 2026
  • Referred to: House Committee on the Judiciary
  • Sponsorship:
    • Primary sponsor: Rep. Chip Roy
    • Co-sponsors: Rep. Keith Self, Rep. Clay Fuller

Summary in plain terms

HR 8905 would lengthen the U.S. visa screen for certain religious leaders by barring entry under the R visa category to anyone who holds one of four specified titles (Imam/grand imam, Shaykha, Mufti/grand mufti, Ayatollah/grand ayatollah). The bill amends Section 214 of the Immigration and Nationality Act to add this limitation, effectively blocking these individuals from entering the United States under the R visa regardless of other qualifications, based solely on holding one of the listed religious leadership titles. The bill is currently in the Judiciary Committee and has three named co-sponsors.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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