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H.R.5470: Visa Waiver Program Improvement Act of 2014
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 113th Congress
- This bill is primarily about immigration
- Introduced Sept. 15, 2014
- Latest Major Action Oct. 28, 2014
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
17 (8 Democrats, 9 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Visa Waiver Program Improvement Act of 2014 - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to include terrorism risk as a factor the Secretary of Homeland Security (DHS) shall consider under the electronic system for travel authorization (ESTA) in determining the eligibility of an alien to travel to the United States. Directs the Secretary to report to Congress regarding: (1) the number of individuals, identified by their countries of...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Oct. 28, 2014 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.
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| Sept. 18, 2014 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Border and Maritime Security.
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| Sept. 15, 2014 |
Referred to House Homeland Security
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| Sept. 15, 2014 |
Referred to House Judiciary
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| Sept. 15, 2014 |
Introduced in the House by Candice S. Miller (R-Mich.) |