H.R. 3855 (112th): Visa Waiver Program Enhanced Security and Reform Act

Introduced:
Jan 31, 2012 (112th Congress, 2011–2013)
Sponsor:
Rep. Mike Quigley [D-IL5]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)
See Instead:
This bill was re-introduced as H.R. 490 on Feb 04, 2013. See H.R. 490 for current action on this subject.

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Status

This bill was introduced on January 31, 2012, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced Jan 31, 2012
Referred to Committee Jan 31, 2012
Cosponsors
43 cosponsors (26D, 17R) (show)
Committees

House Judiciary

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Full Title

To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to modify the requirements of the visa waiver program and for other purposes.

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Last updated Jan 31, 2012.
15 pages

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1/31/2012--Introduced.
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.

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