H.R.3855: Visa Waiver Program Enhanced Security and Reform Act

About This Bill

  • This bill was introduced in the 112th Congress
  • This bill is primarily about immigration
  • Introduced Jan. 31, 2012
  • Latest Major Action Feb. 16, 2012

Bill Summary

Visa Waiver Program Enhanced Security and Reform Act - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act regarding the visa waiver program to: (1) authorize the Secretary of Homeland Security (DHS) to designate any country as a program country; (2) adjust visa refusal rate criteria, including addition of a 3% maximum overstay rate; and (3) revise probationary and termination provisions.

(Source: Library of Congress)

Bill Actions

Date Description
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration Policy and Enforcement.
Jan. 31, 2012

Introduced in the House by Mike Quigley (D-Ill.)

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