H.R.2204

To require an institution of higher education that becomes aware that a student having nonimmigrant status under subparagraph (F)(i) or (J) of section 101(a)(15) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(15)) has endorsed or supported a foreign terrorist organization to notify the SEVIS, and for other purposes.

Introduced·3/18/25

Federal HB2204 mandates institutions of higher education to report students endorsing foreign terrorist organizations to the SEVIS.

Federal HB2204 requires institutions of higher education to notify the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) when they become aware that a student with a J-1 or F-1 nonimmigrant visa has endorsed or supported a foreign terrorist organization. The Secretary of State can revoke the student's visa if such participation is confirmed. If the visa is revoked, the Secretary of Homeland Security must initiate removal proceedings.

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History

Mar 18, 2025

House

Introduced in House

Mar 18, 2025

House

Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.