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- H.R.490
H.R.490: Visa Waiver Program Enhanced Security and Reform Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 113th Congress
- This bill is primarily about immigration
- Introduced Feb. 4, 2013
- Latest Major Action Feb. 28, 2013
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
23 (17 Democrats, 6 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. Directs the Secretary to submit to Congress: (1) an evaluation...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Feb. 28, 2013 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration And Border Security.
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| Feb. 4, 2013 |
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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| Feb. 4, 2013 |
Introduced in the House by Mike Quigley (D-Ill.) |