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119-hr-2204119th CongressWALLET

To require an institution of higher education that becomes aware that a student having nonimmigrant status under subparagraph (F)(i) or (J) of section 101(a)(15) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(15)) has endorsed or supported a foreign terrorist organization to notify the SEVIS, and for other purposes.

Sponsored By: Representative Langworthy, Nicholas A. [R-NY-23]

Introduced

Summary

Requires colleges to report students who support designated foreign terrorist organizations. It would force institutions to notify SEVIS when an F-1 or J-1 student takes part in activity that supports or endorses a group designated as a foreign terrorist organization, and could lead to visa revocation and removal proceedings.

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  • Institutions of higher education would have to immediately report suspected student participation in support of or endorsement of designated foreign terrorist organizations to SEVIS.
  • Students on F-1 and J-1 visas could face revocation of their visa by the Secretary of State if participation is established, and the Department of Homeland Security would initiate removal proceedings under the Immigration and Nationality Act.
  • The bill defines key terms used for enforcement: “foreign terrorist organization” as entities designated under INA section 219, “institution of higher education” as approved schools subject to section 641 of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act, and SEVIS as the Department of Homeland Security system.

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Analyzed Economic Effects

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Visa loss for foreign students backing terror groups

Colleges and universities would have to report right away when an F-1 or J-1 student backs or endorses a listed foreign terrorist group. They would report it to the federal Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS). If the State Department confirms the support, the student’s visa would be revoked. Homeland Security would then start removal (deportation) proceedings. This would apply to approved schools that take part in the student visa program.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Langworthy, Nicholas A. [R-NY-23]

NY • R

Cosponsors

  • Rep. Buchanan, Vern [R-FL-16]

    FL • R

    Sponsored 3/18/2025

  • Rep. Gill, Brandon [R-TX-26]

    TX • R

    Sponsored 3/18/2025

  • Rep. Stauber, Pete [R-MN-8]

    MN • R

    Sponsored 3/18/2025

  • Rep. Hamadeh, Abraham J. [R-AZ-8]

    AZ • R

    Sponsored 3/18/2025

  • Rep. Gosar, Paul A. [R-AZ-9]

    AZ • R

    Sponsored 3/18/2025

  • Rep. Webster, Daniel [R-FL-11]

    FL • R

    Sponsored 3/18/2025

  • Rep. McDowell, Addison P. [R-NC-6]

    NC • R

    Sponsored 3/21/2025

  • Rep. Moore, Barry [R-AL-1]

    AL • R

    Sponsored 5/21/2026

Roll Call Votes

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