Foreign students and exchange visitors would face more checks before and after they come to the United States. Schools and exchange programs would have to track them more often and report changes faster.
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Student Visa Security Improvement Act is a House bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Latest action on H.R. 414: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Who this affects: This bill mainly affects foreign students, exchange visitors, schools, and exchange program sponsors. Students and visitors could face more checks before getting a visa and more tracking after arrival. Schools and sponsors would have more reporting duties, more staff training, and tighter rules for using SEVIS. Homeland Security and the State Department would also have to coordinate more closely on these visa cases.
Why this matters: This bill matters because it could change how closely the U.S. checks and tracks foreign students and exchange visitors. Supporters may see it as a way to reduce security risks and visa misuse. Critics may worry about privacy, added costs, and more paperwork for schools and programs. The bill also could shape future decisions about SEVP, the federal program that manages student and exchange visitor records.
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Officially: Student Visa Security Improvement Act
Foreign students and exchange visitors would face more checks before and after they come to the United States. Schools and exchange programs would have to track them more often and report changes faster.
Use this page to support, oppose, or ask Congress to amend HR414. Modern Action explains Student Visa Security Improvement Act in plain English, helps identify the right senators or representative, and drafts a bill-specific message you can edit and send.
Where it stands
Sitting in House Committee
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Where this bill is in the process
Introduced
Introduced in House
House Committee
Under House committee consideration
Latest: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. (1/15/2025)
House Floor Vote
Voted on by House
Passed House
Approved by House
Senate Review
Sent to Senate for consideration
Passed Both Chambers
Approved by both House and Senate
Signed into Law
Signed by the President
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This page gives you an opportunity to support, oppose, or ask for changes to Student Visa Security Improvement Act, then contact the elected officials who can act. Modern Action drafts the message from your position and the reasons you select.
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