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S.223: Visa Waiver Program Enhanced Security and Reform Act
About This Bill
- Introduced Feb. 4, 2013
- Latest Major Action Feb. 4, 2013
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
8 (7 Democrats, 1 Republican)
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 |
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Feb. 4, 2013 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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Feb. 4, 2013 |
Introduced in the Senate by Barbara A. Mikulski (D-Md.) |