House Bill 5460
117th Congress(2021-2022)
Virgin Islands Visa Waiver Act of 2022
Introduced
Introduced in House on Sep 30, 2021
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
5460
Congress
117
Policy Area
Immigration
Immigration
Primary focus of measure is administration of immigration and naturalization matters; immigration enforcement procedures; refugees and asylum policies; travel and residence documentation; foreign labor; benefits for immigrants. Measures concerning smuggling and trafficking of persons may fall under Crime and Law Enforcement policy area. Measures concerning refugees may fall under International Affairs policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Virgin Islands Visa Waiver Act of 2021
This bill authorizes the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to establish a visa waiver program for nationals of certain countries to enter the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Specifically, the bill expands an existing program that authorizes visa waivers for nationals of certain countries to enter Guam or the Northern Mariana Islands to also authorize waivers for entry to the U.S. Virgin Islands. Under this program, DHS may provide a waiver admitting a nonimmigrant visitor for up to 45 days if the waiver does not represent a threat to the welfare, safety, or security of the United States or its territories or commonwealths.
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07/12/2022
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 312.
07/12/2022
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 117-404.
04/06/2022
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 24 - 14.
04/06/2022
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
09/30/2021
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
09/30/2021
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Mar 8, 2023 8:11:52 PM