United States 112th Congress Status: Died 1 D cosponsors

S 2046 — Visa Waiver Program Enhanced Security and Reform Act

Last action — Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

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  3. Died in session

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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.

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Action History

  1. Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

  2. Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S256)

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 546 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (546)

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Subjects

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

What does S 2046 do?
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.
Who sponsors S 2046?
S 2046 is sponsored by Barbara Mikulski (D).
What is the current status of S 2046?
This bill died with 112th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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