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Introduced
01/30/2017
01/30/2017
In Committee
02/14/2017
02/14/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
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)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/house-bill/730/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/hr730/BILLS-115hr730ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/hr730/BILLS-115hr730ih.pdf.pdf |
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