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Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Business Travel Cards Act of 2009

Introduced: July 13, 2009 Introduced by: Larsen, Rick Democratic · Washington See on congress.gov
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Jul 17, 2009
Referred to the Subcommittee on Border, Maritime, and Global Counterterrorism.
Jul 13, 2009
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
Jul 13, 2009
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Business Travel Cards Act of 2009 - Directs the Secretary of Homeland Security (DHS), by January 1, 2010, to establish the APEC Business Travel Program to issue Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Business Travel Cards (ABTCs) to eligible U.S. citizen business leaders and senior U.S. government officials actively engaged in Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) business.

Requires the Secretary to: (1) integrate application procedures for and issuance of ABTCs with other international registered traveler programs of DHS, such as Global Entry, NEXUS, and SENTRI; and (2) work in conjunction with private sector entities to ensure that applicants satisfy ABTC requirements. Authorizes the Secretary to: (1) utilize such entities to enroll and issue ABTCs; and (2) impose and modify an ABTC issuance fee.

What's happening now July 17, 2009

Referred to the Subcommittee on Border, Maritime, and Global Counterterrorism.

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