We don't have to have Congress, we just need a President who wants to STOP this
The language of the relevant statute (section 212(f) of the INA)
is as clear as can be:
Whenever the President finds that the entry of any aliens or of any class of aliens into the United States would be detrimental to the interests of the United States, he may by proclamation, and for such period as he shall deem necessary, suspend the entry of all aliens or any class of aliens as immigrants or non immigrants, or impose on the entry of aliens any restrictions he may deem to be appropriate.