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US S1086

US S1086
Stop CCP VISAs Act of 2025 Stop Chinese Communist Prying by Vindicating Intellectual Safeguards in Academia Act of 2025


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Introduced
03/14/2025
In Committee
03/14/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

119th Congress

Bill Summary

A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to prohibit the admission of Chinese nationals as nonimmigrant students, and for other purposes.

AI Summary

This bill, known as the "Stop CCP VISAs Act of 2025," proposes a complete prohibition on issuing student, research, and academic exchange visas (specifically F, J, and M visa types) to any national of the People's Republic of China. The legislation would amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to prevent Chinese citizens from entering the United States for the purposes of conducting research or pursuing academic studies. By blocking these visa categories, the bill aims to limit potential intellectual property theft or academic espionage by preventing Chinese nationals from accessing U.S. educational and research institutions. The bill appears motivated by concerns about national security and the potential for knowledge transfer that could benefit the Chinese Communist Party, effectively creating a comprehensive ban on academic and research-related immigration from China.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (on 03/14/2025)

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