A bill to reduce the number of student visas available to nationals of the People's Republic of China until China removes certain restrictions on United States students pursuing postsecondary educational opportunities in China and to restrict the types of postsecondary study available to Chinese nationals in the United States to include sensitive topics with potential dual-use military application.

Bill 118 s 5544, also known as the "Student Visa Restriction Act," aims to address the issue of restrictions placed on United States students seeking educational opportunities in China. The bill proposes to reduce the number of student visas available to nationals of the People's Republic of China until China removes certain restrictions on US students pursuing postsecondary education in China.

Additionally, the bill seeks to restrict the types of postsecondary study available to Chinese nationals in the United States. Specifically, the bill aims to limit Chinese nationals' access to sensitive topics with potential dual-use military applications. This means that Chinese students studying in the US would be prohibited from pursuing certain fields of study that could have military implications.

The rationale behind this bill is to address concerns about intellectual property theft and national security risks associated with Chinese students studying in the US. By restricting the types of study available to Chinese nationals and reducing the number of student visas available to them, the bill aims to protect US interests and ensure a level playing field in educational opportunities between the US and China. Overall, the Student Visa Restriction Act is a response to the ongoing tensions between the US and China and seeks to address concerns about reciprocity in educational opportunities between the two countries.