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Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Business Travel Cards Act of 2017

4/7/2025, 3:16 PM

Summary of Bill HR 2805

Bill 115 hr 2805, also known as the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Business Travel Cards Act of 2017, aims to streamline the process for business travelers from the United States to participate in the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Business Travel Card program. This program allows pre-screened business travelers to enter participating APEC economies more easily and efficiently.

The bill authorizes the Secretary of Homeland Security to issue APEC Business Travel Cards to eligible individuals, including U.S. citizens who are engaged in business activities in the APEC region. These cards would be valid for three years and would allow holders to enter participating APEC economies without the need for a visa.

The legislation also requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to report annually to Congress on the number of APEC Business Travel Cards issued, the countries participating in the program, and any issues or challenges encountered in implementing the program. Overall, the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Business Travel Cards Act of 2017 aims to promote economic growth and facilitate business travel within the APEC region by simplifying the visa process for eligible individuals.

Current Status of Bill HR 2805

Bill HR 2805 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 7, 2017. Bill HR 2805 was introduced during Congress 115 and was introduced to the House on June 7, 2017.  Bill HR 2805's most recent activity was Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 194. as of August 8, 2017

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 2805

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 2805

Primary Policy Focus

Immigration

Comments

Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 2805

Kathleen M. Rice
Kathleen M. Rice
New YorkDemocrat
Roger Williams
Roger Williams
TexasRepublican
Ann Wagner
Ann Wagner
MissouriRepublican
Rick Larsen
Rick Larsen
WashingtonDemocrat
Vicente Gonzalez
Vicente Gonzalez
TexasDemocrat
Joaquin Castro
Joaquin Castro
TexasDemocrat

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