SEVER Act

The SEVER Act amends existing law to deny visas to representatives of foreign governments who serve at the United Nations and are subject to sanctions under Executive Order 13876 (relating to Iran). It directly affects UN delegates from countries targeted by these specific Iran sanctions. The key provision adds a new category to visa denial criteria, requiring U.S. visa officials to block entry for such representatives based on existing sanctions authority. This change modifies Section 407(a)(1) of the Foreign Relations Authorization Act without creating new sanctions or altering the underlying Iran policy.