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H.R. 490

Visa Waiver Program Enhanced Security and Reform Act

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.

Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration And Border Security.

Rep. Quigley, Mike [D-IL-5](D-IL)Sponsor
23 cosponsors17 D6 R
23cosponsors1committees4actions3related bills11subjects
  • Introduced in HouseFeb 4, 2013
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    Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration And Border Security.

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    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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    Introduced in House

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    Introduced in House

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