Educational Visa Transparency Act of 2026

This bill would require colleges and universities that receive federal funding or benefits to report certain people to the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS). Each school would have to submit a list of all students, faculty, and administrators who are not U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents, sorted by the type of visa each person holds. The first list would be due within 60 days after the law takes effect, and new lists would be due within 30 days after each class registration deadline. Officials at the Departments of Education, Justice, Homeland Security, and State would have access to the submitted information for their official duties.

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Sponsors

• Tom Cotton Republican sponsor
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