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HOUSE 414119th CongressReferred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Recognizing that the United States has a moral and legal obligation to provide reparations for the crime of enslavement of Africans and its lasting harm on the lives of millions of Black people in the United States.

Last Action
5/15/2025

Actions

  • 2025-01-15Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • 2025-01-15Introduced in House
  • 2025-01-15Introduced in House

CRS Summary

As of 2025-01-15 (00)

Student Visa Security Improvement Act

This bill establishes new requirements for foreign student visas and participating educational institutions. 

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) must review the applications of student visa applicants and conduct in-person interviews when appropriate to determine whether they are inadmissible due to terrorist-related activities. DHS must also conduct on-site reviews of applications and supporting documents deemed appropriate prior to final adjudication.

Institutions and exchange student visitor programs must ensure that student visa-holders are active participants in the program. Students must be regularly observed and must be reported on if they transfer or change majors. The bill also provides for enhanced access to the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System for institutions and programs that meet staffing and training requirements.

The Government Accountability Office must review the fees for the Student and Exchange Visitor program.

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