US SB2046 | 2011-2012 | 112th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Democrat 9-4)
Status: Introduced on January 31 2012 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2012-01-31 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Pending: Senate Judiciary Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on January 31 2012 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2012-01-31 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Pending: Senate Judiciary 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
| Sen. Barbara Mikulski [D-MD] | Sen. Mark Begich [D-AK] | Sen. Richard Blumenthal [D-CT] | Sen. Roy Blunt [R-MO] |
| Sen. Sherrod Brown [D-OH] | Sen. Benjamin Cardin [D-MD] | Sen. Richard Durbin [D-IL] | Sen. Al Franken [D-MN] |
| Sen. Mark Kirk [R-IL] | Sen. Amy Klobuchar [D-MN] | Sen. Lisa Murkowski [R-AK] | Sen. James Risch [R-ID] |
| Sen. Jeanne Shaheen [D-NH] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2012-01-31 | Senate | Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. |
| 2012-01-31 | Senate | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S256) |
Same As/Similar To
HB3855 (Same As) 2012-02-16 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration Policy and Enforcement.
SB2233 (Related) 2012-03-27 - Committee on the Judiciary Subcommittee on Immigration, Refugees and Border Security . Hearings held.
SB3199 (Related) 2012-05-17 - 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.
SB3199 (Related) 2012-05-17 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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/senate-bill/2046/all-info |
| Text | https://www.congress.gov/112/bills/s2046/BILLS-112s2046is.pdf |
