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Visa Waiver Program Enhanced Security and Reform Act

Introduced: February 4, 2013 Introduced by: Quigley, Mike Democratic · Illinois See on congress.gov

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Feb 28, 2013

Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration And Border Security.

Feb 4, 2013

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Feb 4, 2013

Introduced in House

Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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's happening now February 28, 2013

Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration And Border Security.

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