A Republican bill with 5 Republican cosponsors · See all 5 cosponsors
Last activity — Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, titled the "One Nation, One Visa Policy Act," aims to restrict how nationals of the People's Republic of China enter the United States. It directs the Secretary of Homeland Security to prohibit the admission of any national of the People's Republic of China or anyone holding a passport issued by that country without a valid visa. Additionally, it prohibits the use of funds to allow these individuals to participate in the Guam and Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands Visa Waiver Program. The definition of the People's Republic of China under this act specifically includes the Special Administrative Units of Hong Kong and Macau.
Yes
- Scored +2
Does this give the federal government more power?
The bill expands the authority of the Secretary of Homeland Security in managing admissions for specific groups.
- Scored +1
Does this tighten control of the border?
The bill implements stricter admission requirements for specific nationals, which aligns with border control objectives.
The opposite· 3 of 7
- Scored -6
Would immigrants be better off under this?
The bill imposes stricter visa requirements and removes visa-free travel options for a specific group of nationals.
- Scored -5
Does this make it easier for immigrants already here to become citizens?
The bill restricts existing visa-free travel options, creating more barriers to entry rather than pathways.
- Scored -4
Would Asian Americans be better off under this?
The bill specifically targets Chinese nationals, including those from Hong Kong and Macau, which can have broader social impacts on the Asian American community.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Standardization of Entry Requirements: By requiring a valid visa for all nationals of the People's Republic of China, the bill ensures a uniform admission standard under Section 2(a).
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Elimination of Specific Visa Waiver Programs: Under Section 2(b), the bill prevents the use of funds for the Guam and Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands Visa Waiver Program or the Economic Vitality & Security Travel Authorization Program for Chinese nationals, which prevents these specific visa-free paths from being utilized.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Loss of Visa-Free Travel Options: According to Section 2(b), individuals from the People's Republic of China—which includes Hong Kong and Macau per Section 2(c)(3)—will no longer be able to use the Guam and Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands Visa Waiver Program or the Economic Vitality & Security Travel Authorization Program without obtaining a valid visa.
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Increased Requirement for Documentation: Under Section 2(a), any national of the People's Republic of China or holder of a Chinese passport must now possess a valid visa to be admitted to the United States.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would immigrants be better off under this? — The bill imposes stricter visa requirements and removes visa-free travel options for a specific group of nationals. Would Asian Americans be better off under this? — The bill specifically targets Chinese nationals, including those from Hong Kong and Macau, which can have broader social impacts on the Asian American community. Would business owners be better off under this? — Restrictions on visa-free travel may negatively impact businesses that rely on international visitors from the affected regions.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this favour talking over confrontation abroad? — Restricting travel and visa access for specific nationals can negatively impact diplomatic and economic relations with that nation. Does this make trade with other countries easier? — The restrictions on movement for specific nationals may create friction in international economic and trade interactions.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this tighten control of the border? — The bill implements stricter admission requirements for specific nationals, which aligns with border control objectives. Does this make it easier for immigrants already here to become citizens? — The bill restricts existing visa-free travel options, creating more barriers to entry rather than pathways.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this give the federal government more power? — The bill expands the authority of the Secretary of Homeland Security in managing admissions for specific groups. Does this protect the right to fair treatment by the courts? — The removal of established visa waiver programs increases procedural hurdles for certain nationals.
- 7/27/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/14/2026
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 5/14/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/14/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/12/2026
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- Introduced in Senate
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