Bill · H.R. 460· House(119-HR-460)
CCP Visa Disclosure Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 1/15/2025
- Last activity
- 1/15/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Sponsored by
- W. Steube
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, titled the "Chinese Communist Party Visa Disclosure Act of 2025," requires specific disclosures from individuals applying for certain visas. It directs the Secretary of Homeland Security and the Secretary of State to implement new reporting requirements for F and M visas via Form I-20, and for J visas via Form DS-2019. Applicants must report if they have received or plan to receive "certain funds" from the Government of the People's Republic of China, the Chinese Communist Party, or entities they control. Individuals who receive these funds after getting a visa must report them within 90 days. These requirements also extend to alien spouses and minor children.
Yes
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+3
The bill increases transparency regarding the receipt of funds from the Chinese government by nonimmigrants.
The opposite· 3 of 6
Would immigrants be better off under this?-5
The bill imposes strict new disclosure requirements and the threat of visa revocation on various visa categories.
Would students be better off under this?-4
F, M, and J visa holders must now disclose specific funding sources or face the potential loss of their legal status.
Does this make it easier for immigrants already here to become citizens?-3
The bill increases the risk of visa revocation for those receiving specific foreign funds, which could disrupt long-term immigration stability.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Transparency of Funding: The bill requires aliens to report the receipt or planned receipt of funds, the amount of those funds, and a description of the providing entity (Section 2(a), 2(b), and 2(f)).
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Reporting of Subsequent Funding: Individuals who receive "certain funds" after receiving a visa are required to report the receipt within 90 days (Section 2(c)(1)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Visa Revocation Risk: An alien who receives "certain funds" and fails to report it within the 90-day window is subject to the revocation of any visa or other entry documentation (Section 2(c)(2)).
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Expanded Disclosure Requirements for Families: The disclosure requirements regarding these funds also apply to the spouses and minor children of the visa applicant (Section 2(d)).
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Retroactive Reporting Requirements: Individuals who already hold a valid visa at the time the act is enacted must still report whether they have received or plan to receive "certain funds" (Section 2(e)).
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-5Good For Students-4Good For Children-2Good For Low Income Households-1
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+3
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Pathway To Citizenship-3
- Education And Technology
- Improves Student Loan Relief-2
- 1/15/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Introduced in House