Bill · H.R. 2866· House(119-HR-2866)
No Visas for Anti-Semitic Students Act
- Introduced
- 4/10/2025
- Last activity
- 4/10/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Sponsored by
- Nicole Malliotakis
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, titled the "No Visas for Anti-Semitic Students Act," directs the Secretary of State to take action against certain students. It requires the revocation or denial of (F) or (M) visas for aliens who engage in prohibited antisemitic conduct. This action is contingent upon the Secretary of State determining the conduct poses potentially serious adverse foreign policy consequences for the United States. Prohibited conduct includes physical violence, vandalism, or harassment targeting Jewish individuals, property, or institutions. It also covers providing material support for such acts.
Yes
Does this give the federal government more power?+5
This bill expands federal authority over student visa status based on specific conduct.
The opposite· 3 of 5
Would immigrants be better off under this?-6
The bill creates new grounds for visa denial and revocation for foreign students.
Would students be better off under this?-5
The bill imposes direct visa-related risks on individuals holding student status.
Does this protect the individual right to speak freely?-5
The bill creates potential penalties for conduct that could be interpreted as protected political speech.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Protection against targeted harm: The bill addresses physical acts of violence, vandalism, or harassment targeting Jewish individuals, their property, community institutions, or religious facilities (Section 2, Subsection a, 1; Section 2, Subsection b, 2, A).
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Prevention of support for harmful acts: The bill aims to prevent the provision of material support, such as funding, organizing, or inciting, to those intending to commit acts of violence or harassment against Jewish targets (Section 2, Subsection b, 2, B).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Loss of legal status for students: Students holding (F) or (M) visas could have their visas revoked or denied if they are found to have engaged in prohibited antisemitic conduct that the Secretary of State deems to have serious adverse foreign policy consequences (Section 2, Subsection a; Section 3, Subsection s, 1 and 2).
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-4
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power+5Improves Freedom Of Speech-5Improves Due Process-2
- 4/10/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Introduced in House