Bills · HR 460
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 460Immigration
CCP Visa Disclosure Act of 2025
INTRO JAN 15· LAST ACTION JAN 15
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenVoters should care about this bill because it aims to increase transparency regarding foreign influence and potential national security concerns. By requiring individuals on certain visas to disclose financial ties to the Chinese government or Communist Party, the U.S. government would gain more information about who is entering the country and what their connections are.
If this bill becomes law, it could provide the U.S. with a clearer picture of financial relationships between foreign students/exchange visitors and Chinese state-backed entities. If it doesn't become law, the current system for these visas would remain, meaning there would be no specific requirement for applicants or holders to disclose these particular financial ties, potentially leaving a gap in information regarding foreign influence or security risks.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Requires applicants for F (academic student) and M (vocational student) visas to disclose if they have received or plan to receive funds from the Chinese government or the Chinese Communist Party.
This aims to increase transparency about financial ties between foreign students and Chinese state-backed entities at the point of application.
PROVISION 02
Requires applicants for J (exchange visitor) visas to disclose if they have received or plan to receive funds from the Chinese government or the Chinese Communist Party.
This extends the same transparency requirement to exchange visitors, who may be involved in research or cultural programs.
PROVISION 03
Mandates that F, M, or J visa holders must report within 90 days if they receive funds from the Chinese government or the Chinese Communist Party *after* their visa is issued.
This ensures ongoing transparency throughout the visa holder's stay, addressing situations where funding relationships may begin or change after initial approval.
PROVISION 04
States that failure to report such funds could lead to the revocation of the individual's visa or other entry documentation.
This provision establishes a clear consequence for non-compliance, acting as a deterrent and enforcement mechanism.
PROVISION 05
Applies all disclosure requirements to the alien spouse and minor children of F, J, or M visa applicants and holders.
This ensures that financial ties are disclosed across the entire family unit associated with the visa application.
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSJAN 15
Introduced in House
JAN 15
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 460
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedJan 15, 2025
Last actionJan 15, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · JUDICIARY COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JAN 15, 2025
House BillHR 460Immigration
CCP Visa Disclosure Act of 2025
INTRODUCED JAN 15, 2025· LAST ACTION JAN 15, 2025
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