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People's Liberation Army (PLA) Visa Security Act

USA116th CongressS-1451| Senate 
| Updated: 5/14/2019
Tom Cotton

Tom Cotton

Republican Senator

Arkansas

Cosponsors (5)
Marsha Blackburn (Republican)Ted Cruz (Republican)Josh Hawley (Republican)Chuck Grassley (Republican)Marco Rubio (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
People's Liberation Army (PLA) Visa Security Act This bill bars individuals affiliated with the Chinese military from entering the United States on visas for students (F visa) or work-and-study exchange (J visa). The President shall publish a list identifying research, engineering, and scientific institutions affiliated or funded by China's People's Liberation Army. Aliens who are or were previously employed, sponsored, or funded by any institution on the list shall be subject to the bar. When a Chinese national applies for an F or J visa for an academic field related to an item on the Commerce Control List (a list of items subject to export controls), the consular officer handling the application shall request a special background check on the applicant.
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Timeline
May 14, 2019
Introduced in Senate
May 14, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Jun 26, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-2713
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
  • May 14, 2019
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 14, 2019
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.


  • June 26, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-2713
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.

Immigration

Related Bills

  • HR 116-2713: People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Visa Security Act
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People's Liberation Army (PLA) Visa Security Act

USA116th CongressS-1451| Senate 
| Updated: 5/14/2019
People's Liberation Army (PLA) Visa Security Act This bill bars individuals affiliated with the Chinese military from entering the United States on visas for students (F visa) or work-and-study exchange (J visa). The President shall publish a list identifying research, engineering, and scientific institutions affiliated or funded by China's People's Liberation Army. Aliens who are or were previously employed, sponsored, or funded by any institution on the list shall be subject to the bar. When a Chinese national applies for an F or J visa for an academic field related to an item on the Commerce Control List (a list of items subject to export controls), the consular officer handling the application shall request a special background check on the applicant.
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Timeline
May 14, 2019
Introduced in Senate
May 14, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Jun 26, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-2713
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
  • May 14, 2019
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 14, 2019
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.


  • June 26, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-2713
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
Tom Cotton

Tom Cotton

Republican Senator

Arkansas

Cosponsors (5)
Marsha Blackburn (Republican)Ted Cruz (Republican)Josh Hawley (Republican)Chuck Grassley (Republican)Marco Rubio (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

Immigration

Related Bills

  • HR 116-2713: People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Visa Security Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
AsiaAustraliaCanadaChinaDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadEuropeForeign laborGovernment information and archivesImmigration status and proceduresNew ZealandOceaniaResearch administration and fundingUnited KingdomVisas and passports