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People's Liberation Army Visa Security Act

USA117th CongressS-2078| Senate 
| Updated: 6/16/2021
Tom Cotton

Tom Cotton

Republican Senator

Arkansas

Cosponsors (6)
Tommy Tuberville (Republican)Mike Braun (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 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 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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Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-1451
People's Liberation Army (PLA) Visa Security Act
Jun 16, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Jun 16, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-1451
    People's Liberation Army (PLA) Visa Security Act


  • June 16, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 16, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Immigration

Related Bills

  • HR 117-4361: To prohibit the issuance of F or J visas to researchers affiliated with the Chinese People's Liberation Army.
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People's Liberation Army Visa Security Act

USA117th CongressS-2078| Senate 
| Updated: 6/16/2021
People's Liberation Army 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 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

Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-1451
People's Liberation Army (PLA) Visa Security Act
Jun 16, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Jun 16, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-1451
    People's Liberation Army (PLA) Visa Security Act


  • June 16, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 16, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Tom Cotton

Tom Cotton

Republican Senator

Arkansas

Cosponsors (6)
Tommy Tuberville (Republican)Mike Braun (Republican)Ted Cruz (Republican)Josh Hawley (Republican)Chuck Grassley (Republican)Marco Rubio (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

Immigration

Related Bills

  • HR 117-4361: To prohibit the issuance of F or J visas to researchers affiliated with the Chinese People's Liberation Army.
  • 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