Senator Rick Scott has introduced the One Nation, One Visa Policy Act, which seeks to prevent nationals from the People’s Republic of China from entering any part of the United States without a valid visa. The proposed legislation would also prohibit Chinese nationals from participating in any visa-free travel programs, including the Guam–Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands Visa Waiver Program.
The introduction of this bill follows Senator Scott’s previous SAFE KIDS Act and a recent letter he sent to Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and Department of the Interior Secretary Doug Burgum. In his letter, Scott called for ending certain programs that he says allow Chinese nationals easier access to U.S. citizenship and use of surrogacy services, raising concerns about national security.
Scott stated, “Communist China has a track record for exploiting America’s weaknesses to advance its interests and undermine our national security, and the horrific reports of how they have exploited an Obama-era visa program is a prime example. This program provided Chinese nationals a visa-free fast-track to U.S. territories allowing them to establish a backdoor breeding ground to infiltrate our nation. My One Nation, One Visa Policy Act makes it crystal clear that no part of the United States, including our territories, will be abused by Communist China. It’s time to shut Communist China’s back door into our nation by eliminating this reckless program and ensuring the full vetting of any Chinese national who wishes to come to our nation.”
Scott represents Florida in the U.S. Senate and has served in this role since January 2019, following his swearing-in ceremony. He holds seats on several committees during the 119th Congress, such as Budget; Armed Services; Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs; Foreign Relations; and serves as chairman of the Senate Special Committee on Aging (https://www.rickscott.senate.gov/). Scott maintains district offices throughout Florida in cities like Naples, Tampa, Orlando, West Palm Beach, Jacksonville, Tallahassee, and Pensacola (https://www.rickscott.senate.gov/).
Before entering politics, Scott served in the U.S. Navy and co-founded a healthcare company (https://www.rickscott.senate.gov/). He frequently shares legislative proposals and public statements through his official website (https://www.rickscott.senate.gov/).
