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Congress·In Committee·18 days ago

Visa Requirements: Ending Visa-Free Travel for Chinese Nationals

Also known as: One Nation, One Visa Policy Act

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Key Points

  • This bill would require all citizens of China to have a valid visa before they can enter any part of the United States. This rule would also apply to people traveling from Hong Kong and Macau.
  • The plan specifically targets programs that currently let Chinese tourists visit Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands without a visa. These islands are U.S. territories in the Pacific Ocean that have different travel rules than the 50 states.
  • By requiring a visa, the government would perform more background checks on travelers before they arrive. The bill would also ban the government from spending money to run any programs that allow visa-free entry for Chinese nationals.
  • This change could affect tourism in U.S. territories that rely on visitors from Asia. Supporters believe it is necessary for national security, while critics may worry about the impact on the local economy in Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands.

Milestones

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Feb 12, 2026Senate

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Feb 12, 2026

Introduced in Senate

Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

One Nation, One Visa Policy Act

Bill NumberS 3857
Congress119th Congress
ChamberSenate
Latest ActionRead twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

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