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New Bill Targets STEM Visas for Five Nations

12/4/2025

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Rep. Pat Harrigan (R-N.C.) introduced Securing Education and Critical U.S. Research and Employment in STEM Act to bar nationals from China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, and Cuba from U.S. labs handling sensitive national security topics.
The bill would restrict STEM visas for students and researchers, with Chinese nationals expected to be most affected.
The bill would authorize waivers on a case-by-case basis, with biannual reports to Congress on exemptions.

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Rep. Pat Harrigan (R-N.C.) introduced Securing Education and Critical U.S. Research and Employment in STEM Act to bar nationals from China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, and Cuba from U.S. labs handling sensitive national security topics.
The bill would restrict STEM visas for students and researchers, with Chinese nationals expected to be most affected.
The bill would authorize waivers on a case-by-case basis, with biannual reports to Congress on exemptions.