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JOLT Act of 2013

Introduced: October 28, 2013 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps
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Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Apr 15, 2013
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration And Border Security.
Mar 21, 2013
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Mar 21, 2013
Introduced in House
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Jobs Originated through Launching Travel Act of 2013 or JOLT Act of 2013 - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to direct the Secretary of State (Secretary) to establish a pilot fee-based premium processing service to expedite visa interview appointments. Authorizes the Secretary to collect and set fee amounts.

Authorizes the Secretary of Homeland Security (DHS) to admit into the United States a qualifying Canadian citizen over 50 years old and spouse for a period not to exceed 240 days if the person maintains a Canadian residence and owns a U.S. residence or has rented a U.S. accommodation for the duration of such stay.

Directs the Secretary to require overseas visa processing posts to make public the availability of visa appointments during periods of low demand to encourage visa applicants to apply when interview wait times are lowest.

Revises the visa waiver program to: (1) authorize the Secretary of Homeland Security 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 require U.S. diplomatic and consular missions to: (1) conduct nonimmigrant visa application interviews expeditiously, consistent with national security requirements and in recognition of resource allocation considerations; and (2) set a goal of interviewing 90% of all nonimmigrant visa applicants, worldwide, within 10 days of application receipt.

Directs the Secretary to: (1) develop and conduct a pilot program for processing visas using secure remote videoconferencing technology, and (2) seek to coordinate enrollment and interview processes for individuals eligible for both a U.S. visa and enrollment in the Global Entry program.

What's happening now April 15, 2013

Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration And Border Security.

 Related & companion bills 2
  • HR 490 Related bill Visa Waiver Program Enhanced Security and Reform Act
  • S 223 Related bill Visa Waiver Program Enhanced Security and Reform Act
 Bill text 1 version

Source documents hosted by congress.gov.

 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 92
All 92 Democratic 39 Republican 16
D
Bonamici, Suzanne
Oregon · Jul 15, 2014
Walz, Timothy
· Jun 26, 2014
 R
Schweikert, David
Arizona · Jun 9, 2014
Bishop, Rob
· May 28, 2014
 R
Daines, Steve
Montana · May 28, 2014
 D
Beatty, Joyce
Ohio · May 20, 2014
DUNCAN, JOHN
· May 20, 2014
Meadows, Mark
· May 19, 2014
Hunter, Duncan
· May 6, 2014
LEWIS, JOHN
· Apr 10, 2014
 D
Pocan, Mark
Wisconsin · Apr 10, 2014
 D
Schneider, Bradley Scott
Illinois · Apr 7, 2014
Paulsen, Erik
· Apr 1, 2014
 D
Duckworth, Tammy
Illinois · Mar 24, 2014
 R
Joyce, David P.
Ohio · Mar 13, 2014
Esty, Elizabeth
· Mar 11, 2014
 D
Meeks, Gregory W.
New York · Mar 11, 2014
 D
Cuellar, Henry
Texas · Mar 4, 2014
 R
Graves, Sam
Missouri · Feb 11, 2014
Franks, Trent
· Feb 3, 2014
 R
Webster, Daniel
Florida · Jan 15, 2014
Labrador, Raul
· Jan 14, 2014
 D
Wasserman Schultz, Debbie
Florida · Jan 14, 2014
 D
Cohen, Steve
Tennessee · Jan 8, 2014
DeSantis, Ron
· Dec 12, 2013
 D
Veasey, Marc A.
Texas · Dec 12, 2013
 D
Peters, Gary C.
Michigan · Dec 4, 2013
 D
Ruiz, Raul
California · Dec 4, 2013
Shea-Porter, Carol
· Dec 2, 2013
 D
Courtney, Joe
Connecticut · Nov 20, 2013
 D
Frankel, Lois
Florida · Nov 20, 2013
 D
Schiff, Adam B.
California · Nov 15, 2013
LOBIONDO, FRANK
· Nov 14, 2013
 D
Pallone, Frank
New Jersey · Nov 14, 2013
 R
Womack, Steve
Arkansas · Nov 14, 2013
 R
Cotton, Tom
Arkansas · Oct 29, 2013
 D
Foster, Bill
Illinois · Oct 29, 2013
Loebsack, David
· Oct 28, 2013
 D
Kaptur, Marcy
Ohio · Oct 23, 2013
Collins, Chris
· Oct 16, 2013
Sanford, Mark
· Oct 11, 2013
BRADY, ROBERT
· Oct 10, 2013
Reichert, David
· Oct 10, 2013
 D
Kelly, Robin L.
Illinois · Sep 30, 2013
PETERSON, COLLIN
· Sep 30, 2013
SHIMKUS, JOHN
· Sep 30, 2013
 R
Huizenga, Bill
Michigan · Sep 25, 2013
 R
Simpson, Michael K.
Idaho · Sep 25, 2013
 R
Valadao, David G.
California · Sep 19, 2013
 D
Peters, Scott H.
California · Sep 18, 2013
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 1354: JOLT Act of 2013. 113th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/113-HR-1354/
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