H.R. 2147

119th CONGRESS 1st Session

To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to prohibit the admission of Chinese nationals as nonimmigrant students, and for other purposes.

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES · March 14, 2025 · Sponsor: Mr. Moore of West Virginia · Committee: Committee on the Judiciary

Table of contents

• H.R. 2147
  • SEC. 1. Short title
  • SEC. 2. Prohibition on admission of Chinese nationals as nonimmigrant students

SEC. 1. Short title

• This Act may be cited as the or the .

SEC. 2. Prohibition on admission of Chinese nationals as nonimmigrant students

• Section 214 of the Immigration and Nationality Act () is amended by adding at the end the following: 8 U.S.C. 1184
  • (s) Prohibition on admission of Chinese nationals as nonimmigrant students
    • An alien who is a national of the People's Republic of China may not be issued a visa or otherwise provided status as a nonimmigrant under section 101(a)(15)(F), (J), or (M), for the purpose of conducting research or pursuing a course of study.