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H.R.5203: Visa Integrity and Security Act of 2016
About This Bill
- Introduced May 12, 2016
- Latest Major Action May 25, 2016
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
8 (All Republicans)
Bill Summary
Visa Integrity and Security Act of 2016 This bill amends the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) to require that: (1) visa and admissions petitions and applications filed with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or a consular officer must contain all required signatures; (2) each immigrant visa application must be signed in the presence of a consular officer and verified by oath; (3) supporting documents that contain information in a...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| May 25, 2016 |
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 14 - 10.
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| May 25, 2016 |
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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| May 20, 2016 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Border and Maritime Security.
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| May 18, 2016 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.
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| May 12, 2016 |
Referred to House Foreign Affairs
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| May 12, 2016 |
Referred to House Homeland Security
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| May 12, 2016 |
Referred to House Judiciary
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| May 12, 2016 |
Introduced in the House by J. Randy Forbes (R-Va.) |