US HB3855 | 2011-2012 | 112th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Democrat 27-17)
Status: Introduced on January 31 2012 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2012-02-16 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration Policy and Enforcement.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Immigration Policy and Enforcement Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on January 31 2012 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2012-02-16 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration Policy and Enforcement.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Immigration Policy and Enforcement Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
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.
Title
Visa Waiver Program Enhanced Security and Reform Act
Sponsors
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2012-02-16 | House | Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration Policy and Enforcement. |
| 2012-01-31 | House | Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. |
Same As/Similar To
SB2046 (Same As) 2012-01-31 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
SB2233 (Related) 2012-03-27 - Committee on the Judiciary Subcommittee on Immigration, Refugees and Border Security . Hearings held.
SB2233 (Related) 2012-03-27 - Committee on the Judiciary Subcommittee on Immigration, Refugees and Border Security . Hearings held.
Subjects
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
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
US Congress State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/112th-congress/house-bill/3855/all-info |
| Text | https://www.congress.gov/112/bills/hr3855/BILLS-112hr3855ih.pdf |
