End Chinese Communist Citizenship Act

House Bill 7224 - End Chinese Communist Citizenship Act: Overview, Status, and Impact

Hozzl · 2022-02-09T00:29:17Z

Explore the details of House Bill 7224 End Chinese Communist Citizenship Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Immigration. Stay informed on legislative developments.

2/9/2022, 12:29 AM

Congressional Summary of HR 7224

End Chinese Communist Citizenship Act

This bill specifies that an immigrant who is a current or former member or affiliate of the Chinese Communist Party is inadmissible into the United States. (The current statute generally prohibits the admission of current or former members or affiliates of the Communist Party or any other totalitarian party.)

The bill also repeals two exceptions to this prohibition for an alien who does not pose a security threat to the United States, specifically (1) an exception for an alien who is no longer a member of the organization in question, and (2) a waiver for certain close family members of a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident.

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Current Status of Bill HR 7224

Bill HR 7224 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 15, 2020. Bill HR 7224 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on June 15, 2020. Bill HR 7224's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. as of June 15, 2020

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 7224

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 7224

Primary Policy Focus

Immigration

Potential Impact Areas

- Asia

- China

- Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad

- Immigration status and procedures

- Political parties and affiliation

- Transportation and Public Works

- Visas and passports

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 7224

End Chinese Communist Citizenship Act

To amend section 212(a)(3)(D) of the Immigration and Nationality Act with respect to inadmissibility based on membership in the Chinese Communist Party, and for other purposes.

End Chinese Communist Citizenship Act