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.
Colleges: Reporting Students Who Support Terrorist Groups
This bill was recently introduced in the House and is currently being reviewed by two different committees. It is in the early stages of the legislative process and has not yet been scheduled for a vote. There is no companion bill at this time.
Legislative Progress
This bill is led by one party and faces significant hurdles regarding how to define support versus free speech on college campuses.
Key Points
- Colleges would be required to immediately notify federal authorities if an international student on a study or exchange visa supports a foreign terrorist organization.
- If the government confirms the student endorsed or helped one of these groups, the Secretary of State would be required to cancel their visa.
- After a visa is canceled, the Department of Homeland Security would start the legal process to deport the student from the United States.
- This policy targets students using F-1 or J-1 visas, which are common for university students and researchers from other countries.
Impact Analysis
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Milestones
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.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Introduced in House
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Votes
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Source Information
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Congressional Bill
Official Title
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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