This bill prohibits the Department of Homeland Security from allowing Chinese nationals to enter the United States without a valid visa. Specifically, it eliminates visa-free travel for Chinese citizens, including those from Hong Kong and Macau, and bans federal funding for any programs that would permit such entry—notably the Guam and Northern Mariana Islands Visa Waiver Program and the Economic Vitality & Security Travel Authorization Program. The legislation affects millions of potential Chinese travelers and would require all citizens of mainland China, Hong Kong, and Macau to obtain a traditional visa before traveling to the U.S., a significant tightening of current policy. The bill contains no new funding requirements, as it works within existing DHS appropriations by restricting how those funds can be used. The measure was introduced in March 2026 and referred to the House Judiciary Committee.
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