Visa Waiver Program Enhanced Security and Reform Act

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Bill Number

S 2046

Introduced

Jan 31, 2012

Latest Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Sponsor

Cosponsors

Topics

Administrative law and regulatory procedures Administrative remedies Border security and unlawful immigration Congressional oversight Department of Homeland Security Government information and archives Immigration Immigration status and procedures Judicial review and appeals Terrorism Travel and tourism Visas and passports

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Summary

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.

Actions

Jan 31, 2012

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Jan 31, 2012

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S256)
Jan 31, 2012

Introduced in Senate

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