People's Liberation Army Visa Security Act
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Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Jun 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.
What just happenedJun 16, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in SenateJun 16, 2021
- Jun 16, 2021IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Judiciary Committee - Jun 16, 2021IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate