To require an institution of higher education that becomes aware that a student having nonimmigrant status under subparagraph (F)(i) or (J) of section 101(a)(15) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(15)) has endorsed or supported a foreign terrorist organization to notify the SEVIS, and for other purposes.

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Summary of Bill HR 2204

Bill 119 hr 2204, also known as the "Foreign Terrorist Organization Notification Act," aims to address the issue of students with nonimmigrant status who are found to have endorsed or supported a foreign terrorist organization. Specifically, the bill requires institutions of higher education to notify the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) if they become aware of a student with nonimmigrant status under subparagraph (F)(i) or (J) of section 101(a)(15) of the Immigration and Nationality Act who has endorsed or supported a foreign terrorist organization.

The purpose of this notification requirement is to ensure that appropriate authorities are made aware of any potential security threats posed by individuals with ties to foreign terrorist organizations who are studying in the United States. By requiring institutions of higher education to report such information to SEVIS, the bill aims to enhance national security efforts and prevent individuals with terrorist affiliations from exploiting the student visa system.

In addition to the notification requirement, the bill may also include provisions for other purposes related to addressing the issue of foreign terrorist organization support among students with nonimmigrant status. These additional purposes could include measures to enhance information sharing between institutions of higher education and federal agencies, as well as potential consequences for students found to have ties to foreign terrorist organizations. Overall, Bill 119 hr 2204 seeks to strengthen national security efforts by ensuring that relevant authorities are promptly informed of any instances where students with nonimmigrant status are found to have endorsed or supported foreign terrorist organizations. By requiring institutions of higher education to report such information to SEVIS, the bill aims to prevent potential security threats and protect the safety of the American public.

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Current Status of Bill HR 2204

Bill HR 2204 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 18, 2025. Bill HR 2204 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on March 18, 2025. Bill HR 2204's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. as of March 18, 2025

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To require an institution of higher education that becomes aware that a student having nonimmigrant status under subparagraph (F)(i) or (J) of section 101(a)(15) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(15)) has endorsed or supported a foreign terrorist organization to notify the SEVIS, and for other purposes.To require an institution of higher education that becomes aware that a student having nonimmigrant status under subparagraph (F)(i) or (J) of section 101(a)(15) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(15)) has endorsed or supported a foreign terrorist organization to notify the SEVIS, and for other purposes.

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