House Bill 8777
116th Congress(2019-2020)
CCP Visa Disclosure Act of 2020
Introduced
Introduced in House on Nov 18, 2020
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
8777
Congress
116
Policy Area
Immigration
Immigration
Primary focus of measure is administration of immigration and naturalization matters; immigration enforcement procedures; refugees and asylum policies; travel and residence documentation; foreign labor; benefits for immigrants. Measures concerning smuggling and trafficking of persons may fall under Crime and Law Enforcement policy area. Measures concerning refugees may fall under International Affairs policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Chinese Communist Party Visa Disclosure Act of 2020 or the CCP Visa Disclosure Act of 2020
This bill requires an applicant for an F, J, or M (student or exchange visitor) visa to disclose in the application certain information about whether the applicant has received or will receive funds from the Chinese government, the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), or an entity controlled by either. If an individual receives such funds after receiving such a visa, the individual must inform the Department of Homeland Security and the Department of State.
Any visa issued to an alien who violates these disclosure requirements may be revoked.
November 18, 2020
11/18/2020
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
11/18/2020
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:44:16 PM