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Educational Visa Transparency Act of 2026

Last updated: 3/24/2026 · Introduced: 3/24/2026

Author: Tom Cotton (R-AR)

TL;DR (AI)

  • This bill mandates that institutions of higher education receiving federal funding regularly submit information about non-citizen and non-permanent resident students, faculty, and administrators to the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS).
  • The reporting requirement, beginning within 60 days of the bill's enactment, requires institutions to submit updated lists every 30 days after each class registration deadline.
  • Information submitted to SEVIS will be accessible to officials from the Departments of Education, Justice, Homeland Security, and State.
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