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To prohibit the issuance of F or J visas to researchers affiliated with the Chinese People's Liberation Army.

USA117th CongressHR-4361| House 
| Updated: 11/1/2022
Mike Gallagher

Mike Gallagher

Republican Representative

Wisconsin

Cosponsors (2)
Mo Brooks (Republican)Vicky Hartzler (Republican)

Foreign Affairs Committee, Judiciary Committee, Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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 with 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
Jul 6, 2021
Introduced in House
Jul 6, 2021
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, 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.
Nov 1, 2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
  • July 6, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • July 6, 2021
    Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, 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.


  • November 1, 2022
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.

Immigration

Related Bills

  • S 117-2078: People's Liberation Army Visa Security Act
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To prohibit the issuance of F or J visas to researchers affiliated with the Chinese People's Liberation Army.

USA117th CongressHR-4361| House 
| Updated: 11/1/2022
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 with 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
Jul 6, 2021
Introduced in House
Jul 6, 2021
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, 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.
Nov 1, 2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
  • July 6, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • July 6, 2021
    Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, 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.


  • November 1, 2022
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
Mike Gallagher

Mike Gallagher

Republican Representative

Wisconsin

Cosponsors (2)
Mo Brooks (Republican)Vicky Hartzler (Republican)

Foreign Affairs Committee, Judiciary Committee, Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement Subcommittee

Immigration

Related Bills

  • S 117-2078: People's Liberation Army 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