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S.2046: 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 Jan. 31, 2012
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
12 (8 Democrats, 4 Republicans)
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
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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Jan. 31, 2012 |
Introduced in the Senate by Barbara A. Mikulski (D-Md.) |