Securing the Visa Waiver Program Act

Senate Bill 4220 - Securing the Visa Waiver Program Act: Overview, Status, and Impact

Hozzl · 2022-12-29T16:48:36Z

Explore the details of Senate Bill 4220 Securing the Visa Waiver Program Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Immigration. Stay informed on legislative developments.

12/29/2022, 4:48 PM

Congressional Summary of S 4220

Securing the Visa Waiver Program Act

This bill imposes additional requirements on countries that are part of the Visa Waiver Program, which allows citizens or nationals of such countries to travel to the United States without a visa. Specifically, a country that is part of the program must (1) share information with the United States about any of its citizens or nationals who are known or suspected to be involved with terrorism, and (2) establish frameworks for enhanced law enforcement cooperation with the United States.

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Current Status of Bill S 4220

Bill S 4220 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 16, 2022. Bill S 4220 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on May 16, 2022. Bill S 4220's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. as of May 16, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 4220

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 4220

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Immigration

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 4220

Securing the Visa Waiver Program Act

A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to require Visa Waiver Program countries to share watch list information about known or suspected terrorists and to fully cooperate with the United States law enforcement entities in preventing and combating serious crime.