WAIVER Act

Hozzl · 2024-03-23T08:53:20Z

Explore the details of Senate Bill 3886 WAIVER Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Armed Forces and National Security. Stay informed on legislative developments.

3/23/2024, 8:53 AM

Summary of Bill S 3886

The WAIVER Act, also known as Bill 118 s 3886, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to provide a waiver for certain countries from the requirements of the Visa Waiver Program Improvement and Terrorist Travel Prevention Act of 2015.

The Visa Waiver Program allows citizens of certain countries to travel to the United States for tourism or business purposes without obtaining a visa. However, the 2015 Act added additional security measures for countries participating in the program, including requirements for enhanced information sharing and security protocols.

The WAIVER Act seeks to provide a waiver for countries that are unable to meet these new requirements due to extenuating circumstances, such as ongoing conflicts or political instability. The bill aims to ensure that these countries are not unfairly penalized for factors beyond their control. Supporters of the WAIVER Act argue that it is important to maintain strong diplomatic relationships with these countries, and that providing a waiver will help facilitate travel and promote economic and cultural exchange. Critics, however, raise concerns about potential security risks and the potential for abuse of the waiver system. Overall, the WAIVER Act is a complex piece of legislation that seeks to balance the need for security with the importance of maintaining positive international relations. It will be interesting to see how this bill progresses through Congress and what impact it may have on US visa policy.

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Current Status of Bill S 3886

Bill S 3886 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 6, 2024. Bill S 3886 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on March 6, 2024. Bill S 3886's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. as of March 6, 2024

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 3886

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Armed Forces and National Security

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 3886

WAIVER ActWAIVER ActWaiving Arbitrary and Inconsistent Veteran Home Eligibility and Requirements ActA bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to waive certain domestic content procurement preferences with respect to certain State home projects, and for other purposes.A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to waive certain domestic content procurement preferences with respect to certain State home projects, and for other purposes.

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