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Student Visa Security Improvement Act
2/11/2025, 2:38 PM
Summary of Bill HR 414
Additionally, the bill calls for improved monitoring of foreign students once they are in the United States. This involves tracking their movements and activities to ensure compliance with visa regulations and to promptly address any potential security concerns. The bill also aims to enhance communication and coordination between various government agencies involved in overseeing foreign students, such as the Department of Homeland Security and the Department of State.
Overall, the goal of Bill 119 HR 414 is to strengthen the security measures surrounding student visas in order to better protect the United States from potential threats posed by individuals who may abuse the student visa system. By implementing stricter background checks and improving monitoring procedures, the bill seeks to enhance national security while still welcoming foreign students to study in the United States.
Congressional Summary of HR 414
Student Visa Security Improvement Act
This bill establishes new requirements for foreign student visas and participating educational institutions.
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) must review the applications of student visa applicants and conduct in-person interviews when appropriate to determine whether they are inadmissible due to terrorist-related activities. DHS must also conduct on-site reviews of applications and supporting documents deemed appropriate prior to final adjudication.
Institutions and exchange student visitor programs must ensure that student visa-holders are active participants in the program. Students must be regularly observed and must be reported on if they transfer or change majors. The bill also provides for enhanced access to the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System for institutions and programs that meet staffing and training requirements.
The Government Accountability Office must review the fees for the Student and Exchange Visitor program.
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Current Status of Bill HR 414
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 414
Total Number of Sponsors
3Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
3Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 414
Primary Policy Focus
ImmigrationAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 414
Comments

Artemis Guthrie
10 months ago
I support this bill. How will it impact me?
