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US HR730

US HR730
Equal Protection in Travel Act of 2017


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Introduced
01/30/2017
In Committee
02/14/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

115th Congress

Bill Summary

Equal Protection in Travel Act of 2017 This bill amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to eliminate the prohibition against participation in the visa waiver program of an alien who, regardless of whether the alien is a national of a program country, is a national of: (1) Iraq or Syria, (2) a country designated as a country that has repeatedly provided support for acts of international terrorism, or (3) any other country or area of concern.

AI Summary

This bill, the Equal Protection in Travel Act of 2017, amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to eliminate the prohibition against participation in the Visa Waiver Program for aliens who are nationals of Iraq, Syria, countries designated as state sponsors of terrorism, or any other country or area of concern. This allows these individuals, regardless of dual citizenship, to participate in the Visa Waiver Program, which enables citizens of certain countries to travel to the United States for tourism or business for stays of 90 days or less without a visa.

Committee Categories

Justice, Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (4)

Last Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security. (on 02/14/2017)

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