Bill · H.R. 2204· House(119-HR-2204)
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.
- Introduced
- 3/18/2025
- Last activity
- 3/18/2025 — 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.
- Sponsored by
- Nicholas Langworthy
- Cosponsors
- - 8 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill requires institutions of higher education to take specific actions regarding certain international students. If a school learns that a student with an F-1 or J-1 visa has supported or endorsed a foreign terrorist organization, the school must immediately notify SEVIS. Following this report, the Secretary of State is tasked with revoking the student's visa if the participation is established. Once a visa is revoked, the Secretary of Homeland Security must start removal proceedings against that student. The bill defines foreign terrorist organizations based on existing designations in the Immigration and Nationality Act.
Yes
Does this tighten control of the border?+5
The bill strengthens national security by providing a mechanism to identify and remove students who support terrorist organizations.
Does this give the federal government more power?+4
The bill expands federal authority over student visa monitoring through mandates on educational institutions.
The opposite· 3 of 9
Would immigrants be better off under this?-6
The bill poses a significant threat to international students through visa revocation and removal proceedings.
Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this?-5
The bill negatively impacts college-aged international students who may face visa revocation.
Would students be better off under this?-5
The bill creates new risks for international students regarding their legal status and ability to remain in the country.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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National Security and Monitoring: By requiring institutions of higher education to report students who endorse or support foreign terrorist organizations to SEVIS, the bill establishes a mechanism for reporting such activity (Section 1(a)).
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Visa Revocation for Terrorism Support: The bill provides a process where the Secretary of State can revoke visas for students determined to have participated in activities supporting a foreign terrorist organization (Section 1(a)).
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Initiation of Removal Proceedings: The bill mandates that the Secretary of Homeland Security initiate removal proceedings for students whose visas are revoked under these specific circumstances (Section 1(a)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Mandatory Reporting Burden on Schools: Institutions of higher education are required to immediately report to SEVIS if they become aware of a student's support or endorsement of a foreign terrorist organization (Section 1(a)).
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Visa Revocation for Students: Students holding J-1 or F-1 nonimmigrant visas may have their visas revoked if the Secretary of State determines they participated in activity supporting a foreign terrorist organization (Section 1(a)).
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Removal Proceedings for Students: Students whose visas are revoked due to these findings will face removal proceedings initiated by the Secretary of Homeland Security (Section 1(a)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Immigrants-6Good For Students-5Good For Young Adults-5
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power+4Improves Freedom Of Speech-4Improves Privacy Rights-3Improves Due Process-2
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Border Security+5Improves Pathway To Citizenship-5Improves Freedom Of Speech-4
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Increases Domestic Surveillance-3
- 5/21/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/21/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/18/2025
- 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.
- 6 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Vern BuchananRepublican · Florida
Paul GosarRepublican · Arizona
Brandon GillRepublican · Texas
Abraham HamadehRepublican · Arizona
Barry MooreRepublican · Alabama
Addison McDowellRepublican · North Carolina
Pete StauberRepublican · Minnesota
Daniel WebsterRepublican · Florida