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New Visa Rules: Disclosing Chinese Government Funding

This act requires individuals applying for student and exchange visas to disclose if they receive funds from the Chinese government or the Chinese Communist Party. This also applies to spouses and minor children. Failure to disclose can lead to visa revocation.
Key points
Students and exchange visitors must report if they receive money from the Chinese government or Communist Party.
This includes the amount and source of the funds.
The requirement also applies to those who already hold valid visas.
Not reporting this information can result in visa revocation.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_354
Sponsor: Rep. Steube, W. Gregory [R-FL-17]
Process start date: 2021-01-19
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

CCP Visa Disclosure Act of 2021

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_354.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-01-19.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Students and exchange visitors must report if they receive money from the Chinese government or Communist Party.
  • This includes the amount and source of the funds.
  • The requirement also applies to those who already hold valid visas.
  • Not reporting this information can result in visa revocation.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Steube, W. Gregory [R-FL-17].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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