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Security Checks for Foreign Visitors to Local Governments

Also known as: SAFE VISITS Act

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Key Points

  • This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security to create yearly reports on potential security risks from foreign nationals visiting state, local, or tribal governments. It focuses on visitors who want to meet with officials or access government buildings and computer systems.
  • If federal experts find that a specific local office or official is being targeted by a high-risk visitor, they must step in to help. They will provide background checks on the visitor and offer advice on how to protect sensitive information during the visit.
  • After a high-risk visit happens, the local government would meet with federal agents to talk about what happened. This helps the government track the methods foreign groups might use to try and get access to American secrets or infrastructure.
  • The plan also calls for new technology to make it easier for different levels of government to share information about these visits. This ensures that even small local offices have the tools they need to prevent spying or other security threats.

Milestones

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Feb 9, 2026House

Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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.

Feb 9, 2026

Introduced in House

Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

SAFE VISITS Act

Bill NumberHR 7427
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionReferred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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.

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