S. 108: Protecting Higher Education from the Chinese Communist Party Act of 2025
A Senate bill (S.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | Senate bill (S.) |
| Originating chamber | Senate |
| Introduced | 2025-01-16 |
| Sponsor | Sen. Schmitt, Eric [R-MO] |
| Policy area | Immigration |
| Cosponsors | 1 |
| Latest action | 2025-01-16 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. |
| Last updated | 2025-07-30 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2025-01-16):
Protecting Higher Education from the Chinese Communist Party Act of 2025
This bill prohibits certain members of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) and their families from receiving an F (academic student) or J (exchange visitor) visa.
Specifically, this prohibition shall apply to any CCP member who has served in any position in the CCP since this bill's enactment. The prohibition shall also apply to a spouse, child, parent, sibling, grandchild, niece, or nephew of such an individual.
These prohibitions do not apply if an individual must be admitted for compliance with the United Nations headquarters agreement or other international obligations.
The President may waive these prohibitions by certifying to Congress that the waiver is in the U.S. national interest.
Cosponsors (1)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Rick Scott | R FL 2025-07-28 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S. 108 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
Frequently asked questions
What is S. 108?
S. 108 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: Protecting Higher Education from the Chinese Communist Party Act of 2025.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 108 are available on congress.gov.
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