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Public Disclosure of Visa Denials for Corruption and Human Rights Abuses

This act allows the government to publicly disclose the identities of individuals denied U.S. visas due to corruption or human rights abuses. This aims to increase transparency and accountability, informing citizens about government actions against such offenses.
Key points
The U.S. government can now publicly reveal the names of individuals denied visas due to corruption or human rights abuses.
Information from NGOs and other countries will be considered when deciding whether to disclose data.
The President will annually submit a report to Congress listing individuals denied visas for these reasons, with the unclassified portion made public.
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Print number: 117_HR_4557
Sponsor: Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9]
Process start date: 2021-07-20
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

REVEAL Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_4557.

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 2021-07-20.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The U.S. government can now publicly reveal the names of individuals denied visas due to corruption or human rights abuses.
  • Information from NGOs and other countries will be considered when deciding whether to disclose data.
  • The President will annually submit a report to Congress listing individuals denied visas for these reasons, with the unclassified portion made public.
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. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9].

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.

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