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US HR2204
US HR2204To require an institution of higher education that becomes aware that a student having nonimmigrant status under subparagraph (F)(i) or (J) of section 101(a)(15) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(15)) has endorsed or supported a foreign terrorist organization to notify the SEVIS, and for other purposes.
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Introduced
03/18/2025
03/18/2025
In Committee
03/18/2025
03/18/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
119th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To require an institution of higher education that becomes aware that a student having nonimmigrant status under subparagraph (F)(i) or (J) of section 101(a)(15) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(15)) has endorsed or supported a foreign terrorist organization to notify the SEVIS, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill requires colleges and universities to immediately report to SEVIS (the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System) when a student on a J-1 or F-1 nonimmigrant visa has participated in activities supporting or endorsing a foreign terrorist organization. If the Secretary of State determines that such participation is confirmed, the student's visa will be revoked. Following visa revocation, the Department of Homeland Security will initiate removal proceedings against the student under the Immigration and Nationality Act. The bill provides specific definitions for key terms, including "foreign terrorist organization" (as designated under existing immigration law), "institution of higher education" (approved institutions subject to certain immigration reforms), and SEVIS. The legislation is designed to enhance monitoring and potential removal of international students who may be involved with terrorist organizations, adding an additional layer of security to the student visa program by mandating prompt reporting and potential consequences for supporting terrorist groups.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (8)
Nick Langworthy (R)*,
Vern Buchanan (R),
Brandon Gill (R),
Paul Gosar (R),
Abraham Hamadeh (R),
Addison McDowell (R),
Pete Stauber (R),
Daniel Webster (R),
Last Action
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. (on 03/18/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/2204/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hr2204/BILLS-119hr2204ih.pdf |
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