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H.R.640: Student Visa Security Improvement Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 113th Congress
- This bill is primarily about immigration
- Introduced Feb. 13, 2013
- Latest Major Action April 8, 2013
- See the six similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
11 (All Republicans)
Bill 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...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| April 8, 2013 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration And Border Security.
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| Feb. 13, 2013 |
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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| Feb. 13, 2013 |
Introduced in the House by Gus Bilirakis (R-Fla.) |