US HB640 | 2013-2014 | 113th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 12-0)
Status: Introduced on February 13 2013 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2013-04-08 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration And Border Security.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Immigration And Border Security Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on February 13 2013 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2013-04-08 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration And Border Security.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Immigration And Border Security Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Student Visa Security Improvement Act - Amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to direct the Secretary of Homeland Security (DHS) to: (1) require DHS employees to review the applications, conduct in-person interviews where appropriate, and conduct on-site reviews of applications and supporting documentation with respect to student and exchange program visa applicants prior to final visa adjudication, with emphasis on determining whether an applicant is inadmissible for terrorist-related activities; (2) require an institution or exchange visitor program participating in the Student and Exchange Visitor Program to ensure that each covered student or exchange visitor is an active program participant, is observed, and is reported to DHS if he or she transfers institutions or academic majors; (3) provide Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) access to appropriate employees of a SEVIS program sponsor under specified circumstances; and (4) require a SEVIS upgrade to add data fields that include verification that students are meeting minimum academic standards.
Title
Student Visa Security Improvement Act
Sponsors
Rep. Gus Bilirakis [R-FL] | Rep. Lou Barletta [R-PA] | Rep. Paul Broun [R-GA] | Rep. Curt Clawson [R-FL] |
Rep. Jeff Duncan [R-SC] | Rep. Jeb Hensarling [R-TX] | Rep. Peter King [R-NY] | Rep. Kenny Marchant [R-TX] |
Rep. Patrick McHenry [R-NC] | Rep. Richard Nugent [R-FL] | Rep. Dennis Ross [R-FL] | Rep. Lynn Westmoreland [R-GA] |
History
Date | Chamber | Action |
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2013-04-08 | House | Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration And Border Security. |
2013-02-13 | House | Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. |
Subjects
Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Area studies and international education
Cultural exchanges and relations
Department of Homeland Security
Government information and archives
Immigration
International exchange and broadcasting
Terrorism
Visas and passports
Area studies and international education
Cultural exchanges and relations
Department of Homeland Security
Government information and archives
Immigration
International exchange and broadcasting
Terrorism
Visas and passports
US Congress State Sources
Type | Source |
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Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/113th-congress/house-bill/640/all-info |
Text | https://www.congress.gov/113/bills/hr640/BILLS-113hr640ih.pdf |