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H.R.1129: Student Visa Security Improvement Act
About This Bill
- Introduced Feb. 16, 2017
- Latest Major Action March 6, 2017
- See the six similar bills introduced in other congresses.
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Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Feb. 16, 2017
Bill Summary
Student Visa Security Improvement Act This bill amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to direct the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to: 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...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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March 6, 2017 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.
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Feb. 16, 2017 |
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Feb. 16, 2017 |
Introduced in the House by Gus Bilirakis (R-Fla.) |