To amend the One Big Beautiful Bill Act to provide an exception to the parole fee for the parole of an alien for a sacred Tribal or religious ceremony, cultural exchange, or celebration, and for other purposes.

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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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  "constitutionalAuthorityStatementText": "<pre>\n[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 184 (Tuesday, November 4, 2025)]\n[House]\nFrom the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [<a href=\"https://www.gpo.gov\">www.gpo.gov</a>]\nBy Mr. BIGGS of Arizona:\nH.R. 5904.\nCongress has the power to enact this legislation pursuant\nto the following:\nArticle 1, Section 8, Clause 4 of the United States\nConstitution, which grants Congress the authority to\nestablish a uniform rule of naturalization; and\nArticle 1, Section 8, Clause 3 of the United States\nConstitution, which grants Congress the authority to regulate\ncommerce with foreign nations and with the Indian tribes.\n[Page H4573]\n</pre>"
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