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S3857119th Congress

One Nation, One Visa Policy Act

Sponsored By: Senator Scott, Rick [R-FL]

Introduced

Summary

Require visa-based admission for nationals of the People's Republic of China. This bill would require that people with People's Republic of China passports have a valid U.S. visa and would bar the Department of Homeland Security from using funds to admit them without a visa.

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  • People's Republic of China nationals, including holders of Hong Kong and Macau passports, would need a valid U.S. visa for any entry that would otherwise be visa-free or visa-optional.
  • The Department of Homeland Security would be prohibited from using federal funds to enable any program that admits PRC nationals without a visa.
  • The bill specifically blocks DHS funding for the Guam and Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands Visa Waiver Program, including the Economic Vitality & Security Travel Authorization Program.

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.

New visa rule for Chinese nationals

If enacted, the bill would prohibit the Secretary of Homeland Security from admitting any national of the People’s Republic of China or any person holding a passport issued by the People’s Republic of China who does not have a valid U.S. visa. It would bar DHS from using appropriated or otherwise available funds to let PRC nationals enter without a visa, including the Guam and Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands visa waiver program and the Economic Vitality & Security Travel Authorization Program. The bill would also state that Hong Kong and Macau count as part of the People’s Republic of China for this section. These rules would take effect upon enactment.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Scott, Rick [R-FL]

FL • R

Cosponsors

  • Sen. Lee, Mike [R-UT]

    UT • R

    Sponsored 4/14/2026

  • Sen. McCormick, David [R-PA]

    PA • R

    Sponsored 5/14/2026

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

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