Expansion of nondiscrimination provision

Section 202(a)(1)(A) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1152(a)(1)(A)) is amended— (1) by striking Except as specifically provided in paragraph (2) and in sections 101(a)(27), 201(b)(2)(A)(i), and 203, no and inserting No; (2) by inserting or a nonimmigrant visa, admission or other entry into the United States, or the approval or revocation of any immigration benefit after immigrant visa; (3) by inserting religion, after sex,; and (4) by inserting before the period at the end the following:, except as specifically provided in paragraph (2) and sections 101(a)(27), 201(b)(2)(A)(i), and 203, if otherwise expressly required by statute, or if a statutorily authorized benefit takes into consideration such factors.