Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Business Travel Cards Act of 2017

Bill 115 s 504, also known as the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Business Travel Cards Act of 2017, is a piece of legislation that aims to streamline and facilitate business travel for individuals who are part of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) organization. The bill was introduced in the Senate in February 2017 by Senator Mazie Hirono from Hawaii.

The main purpose of this bill is to authorize the Secretary of Homeland Security to issue APEC Business Travel Cards to eligible individuals who are citizens of the United States and are engaged in business activities within the APEC region. These cards would allow holders to enter participating APEC economies more easily and quickly, as well as enjoy expedited immigration and customs processing.

The bill also outlines the eligibility criteria for individuals to qualify for an APEC Business Travel Card, including requirements such as being a member of a Trusted Traveler Program, having a clean criminal record, and being engaged in business activities that promote economic growth and trade within the APEC region. Overall, the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Business Travel Cards Act of 2017 aims to promote economic cooperation and facilitate business travel within the APEC region by providing eligible individuals with a streamlined and efficient process for entering participating economies.