Visa Waiver Program Enhanced Security and Reform Act
Bill journey · stage 2 of 5
Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in senate (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 4, 2013
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in SenateFeb 4, 2013
- Feb 4, 2013IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- Feb 4, 2013IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate