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Communist Visa Transparency Act of 2022
12/30/2022, 12:04 AM
Summary of Bill HR 7737
Bill 117 HR 7737, also known as the Communist Visa Transparency Act of 2022, was introduced in the US Congress with the aim of increasing transparency and oversight of visas issued to individuals from countries with communist governments. The bill requires the Secretary of State to submit an annual report to Congress detailing the number of visas issued to individuals from communist countries, as well as information on the individuals who received these visas.
Additionally, the bill requires the Secretary of State to provide information on the screening process for individuals from communist countries applying for visas, including any security checks or background investigations conducted. The goal of this provision is to ensure that individuals from communist countries who are granted visas do not pose a threat to national security.
Furthermore, the bill requires the Secretary of State to report to Congress on any instances of visa fraud or abuse involving individuals from communist countries. This provision is intended to prevent individuals from exploiting the visa system for illicit purposes. Overall, the Communist Visa Transparency Act of 2022 seeks to enhance oversight and accountability in the visa issuance process for individuals from communist countries, with the ultimate goal of protecting national security and preventing visa fraud.
Additionally, the bill requires the Secretary of State to provide information on the screening process for individuals from communist countries applying for visas, including any security checks or background investigations conducted. The goal of this provision is to ensure that individuals from communist countries who are granted visas do not pose a threat to national security.
Furthermore, the bill requires the Secretary of State to report to Congress on any instances of visa fraud or abuse involving individuals from communist countries. This provision is intended to prevent individuals from exploiting the visa system for illicit purposes. Overall, the Communist Visa Transparency Act of 2022 seeks to enhance oversight and accountability in the visa issuance process for individuals from communist countries, with the ultimate goal of protecting national security and preventing visa fraud.
Congressional Summary of HR 7737
Communist Visa Transparency Act of 2022
This bill requires the Department of State to include on visa application forms certain questions, including a question as to whether the applicant, if the applicant is from China, is affiliated with China's military, paramilitary, law enforcement, public security, or national security forces.
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Current Status of Bill HR 7737
Bill HR 7737 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 12, 2022. Bill HR 7737 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on May 12, 2022. Bill HR 7737's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship. as of November 1, 2022
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 7737
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 7737
Primary Policy Focus
ImmigrationAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 7737
Communist Visa Transparency Act of 2022
Communist Visa Transparency Act of 2022
To direct the Secretary of State to add questions to visa application forms related to membership and affiliation with Communist or other totalitarian parties, and for other purposes.
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