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CCP Visa Disclosure Act of 2023

6/24/2024, 5:48 PM

Congressional Summary of HR 688

Chinese Communist Party Visa Disclosure Act of 2023 or the CCP Visa Disclosure Act of 2023

This bill requires an applicant for an F, J, or M (student or exchange visitor) visa to disclose in the application certain information about whether the applicant has received or will receive funds from the Chinese government, the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), or an entity controlled by either. If an individual receives such funds after receiving such a visa, the individual must inform the Department of Homeland Security and the Department of State.

Any visa issued to an individual who violates these disclosure requirements may be revoked.

Current Status of Bill HR 688

Bill HR 688 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 31, 2023. Bill HR 688 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on January 31, 2023.  Bill HR 688's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. as of January 31, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 688

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
1
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
1
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 688

Primary Policy Focus

Immigration

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 688

CCP Visa Disclosure Act of 2023
Chinese Communist Party Visa Disclosure Act of 2023
CCP Visa Disclosure Act of 2023
To direct the Secretary of Homeland Security and Secretary of State to require aliens applying for certain visas to disclose if they receive funds from the Government of the People's Republic of China or the Chinese Communist Party, and for other purposes.

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