One Nation, One Visa Policy Act
- Bill Number
- H.R. 7780
- Origin Chamber
- House
- Congress
- 119th Congress, Session 2
- Policy Area
- Immigration
- Status
- Introduced
- Latest Action
- 2026-03-03: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Last Updated
- 2026-06-05T08:07:28Z
AI-Generated Summary
Purpose
This legislation aims to ensure that all nationals of the People's Republic of China (PRC) entering the United States must possess a valid visa, eliminating any visa-free admission options.
Key Provisions
- General prohibition: The Secretary of Homeland Security is barred from admitting any PRC national or holder of a PRC-issued passport without a valid visa.
- Funding restriction: No Department of Homeland Security funds may support PRC nationals' participation in the Guam and Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands Visa Waiver Program (under section 212(l) of the Immigration and Nationality Act), including related programs like the Economic Vitality & Security Travel Authorization Program, or any similar visa-free entry initiatives.
- Definitions: The term "People's Republic of China" explicitly includes the Special Administrative Regions of Hong Kong and Macau. Other terms align with standard immigration law definitions.
Significant Changes to Existing Law
This bill introduces a blanket restriction on visa-free entry for PRC nationals, overriding or limiting the application of existing visa waiver authorities in the Immigration and Nationality Act (such as section 212(l)) that previously allowed certain countries' citizens to enter without visas under specific programs.
Potential Impacts
- Government agencies: Limits operational flexibility for the Department of Homeland Security in processing PRC nationals, requiring visa checks for all admissions.
- Citizens and residents: May reduce travel, tourism, and business visits from PRC nationals to U.S. territories like Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands, potentially affecting local economies.
- International relations: Could alter travel patterns between the U.S. and the PRC, including its regions, by mandating stricter entry requirements.
Main Stakeholders Affected
- The Department of Homeland Security and its border agencies.
- Nationals of the People's Republic of China seeking U.S. entry.
- Residents and businesses in Guam and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.
- U.S. entities involved in international travel, trade, or tourism with the PRC.
Notable Legal, Constitutional, or Political Implications
This measure represents a targeted policy shift in immigration controls, potentially raising questions about consistency with broader visa waiver frameworks under federal law, though it operates within Congress's authority to regulate entry. It applies uniformly to all PRC nationals without exceptions noted in the text.
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Sponsor
Rep. Tiffany, Thomas P. [R-WI-7]
Cosponsors (3)
Rep. Roy, Chip [R-TX-21], Rep. Ogles, Andrew [R-TN-5], Rep. Perry, Scott [R-PA-10]
Recent Actions
- 2026-03-03: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- 2026-03-03: Introduced in House
- 2026-03-03: Introduced in House
Bill Versions
- One Nation, One Visa Policy Act — issued 2026-03-03 — PDF (3 pages)