Visa Waiver Program Enhanced Security and Reform Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Feb 4, 2013)
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 of the security risks of aliens who enter the United States without an approved Electronic System for Travel Authorization verification, and (2) a description of any improvements needed to minimize the number of aliens who enter the United States without such verification.
What just happenedFeb 28, 2013
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration And Border Security.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseFeb 4, 2013
- Feb 28, 2013Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration And Border Security.
- Feb 4, 2013IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Feb 4, 2013IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Feb 4, 2013IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House