Bill · S. 1086· Senate(119-S-1086)
Stop CCP VISAs Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 3/14/2025
- Last activity
- 3/14/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- Sponsored by
- Ashley Moody
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Stop CCP VISAs Act of 2025," aims to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act. It seeks to prohibit the admission of Chinese nationals into the United States as nonimmigrant students. Specifically, it targets those seeking visas for the purpose of conducting research or pursuing a course of study. The legislation would prevent the issuance of visas or the provision of status under specific sections of the law for these individuals.
Yes
Does this make patent and copyright rules fairer?+5
The bill aims to protect intellectual safeguards in academia against foreign influence.
The opposite
Would immigrants be better off under this?-8
The bill establishes a broad prohibition on specific categories of nonimmigrant visas for Chinese nationals.
Would students be better off under this?-8
The bill prevents Chinese nationals from pursuing studies or research in the United States.
Would Asian Americans be better off under this?-7
The bill specifically targets Chinese nationals, which would disproportionately impact Asian American students and researchers.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Intellectual Safeguards: The bill's short title suggests it is intended to vindicate intellectual safeguards in academia. (Section 1)
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Prohibition of Students and Researchers: Nationals of the People's Republic of China would be prohibited from being issued visas or provided status as nonimmigrants for the purpose of pursuing a course of study or conducting research. (Section 2)
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Restriction of Specific Visa Categories: The bill specifically restricts the use of status under sections 101(a)(15)(F), (J), or (M) for Chinese nationals pursuing research or study. (Section 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-8Good For Students-8Good For Asian Americans-7
- Education And Technology
- Improves Intellectual Property Fairness+5
- 3/14/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- Introduced in Senate
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