Bills · HR 7063
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 7063Immigration
Student Visa Integrity Act of 2026
INTRO JAN 14· LAST ACTION JAN 14
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenVoters should care about this bill because it aims to strengthen the integrity of the U.S. student and exchange visitor visa programs. If it becomes law, it could help prevent visa fraud, ensuring that international students come to the U.S. for legitimate educational purposes and attend reputable, accredited institutions. This could protect the reputation of U.S. education and potentially reduce security risks.
The bill also addresses concerns about foreign influence in American academia by requiring disclosure of ties to the Chinese government, which could lead to greater transparency. However, it could also increase the administrative burden and costs for educational institutions, potentially impacting the choices available to international students or the cost of education. If the bill doesn't pass, the current rules regarding accreditation, reporting, and penalties for fraud and non-compliance would remain in place.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Increases criminal penalties for visa fraud committed by educational institution staff, raising the maximum prison sentence from 10 years to 15 years.
This makes penalties for those abusing the student visa system more severe, aiming to deter fraud within educational institutions.
PROVISION 02
Requires academic institutions and language programs (except public elementary/secondary schools) to be accredited by a U.S. Department of Education-recognized agency to host international students or exchange visitors.
This ensures that foreign students attend quality educational programs, promoting higher standards across institutions that host them.
PROVISION 03
Mandates that educational institutions report the date on which an international student's full tuition has been paid to the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS).
This provides additional data points for tracking student enrollment and financial status, potentially helping to identify fraudulent activity or students who are not genuinely pursuing studies.
PROVISION 04
Requires institutions seeking to host international students to disclose any contracts, agreements, financial transactions, or contributions with entities directly or indirectly funded by the Government of the People's Republic of China.
This provision aims to increase transparency regarding foreign government influence, specifically from China, within U.S. academic institutions.
PROVISION 05
Establishes new administrative penalties for institutions that fail to comply with SEVIS reporting requirements, including monetary fines (minimum $1,000), suspension of the ability to issue visa documents, or termination of program approval.
These penalties provide stronger enforcement mechanisms to ensure schools accurately report student information and adhere to program rules.
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSJAN 14
Introduced in House
JAN 14
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.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 7063
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedJan 14, 2026
Last actionJan 14, 2026
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · JUDICIARY COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JAN 14, 2026
House BillHR 7063Immigration
Student Visa Integrity Act of 2026
INTRODUCED JAN 14, 2026· LAST ACTION JAN 14, 2026
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READING
34 min
COSPONSORS
3
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