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Visit America Act
4/17/2024, 11:45 PM
Summary of Bill HR 6965
The Visit America Act, also known as Bill 117 hr 6965, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to promote tourism and travel to the United States by streamlining the visa application process and making it easier for foreign visitors to enter the country.
One of the key provisions of the Visit America Act is the creation of a new visa category specifically for tourists and business travelers. This new visa would allow individuals to visit the US for a specified period of time without needing to go through the lengthy and often complicated visa application process currently in place.
Additionally, the bill aims to improve the efficiency of the visa application process by implementing new technologies and streamlining procedures. This would help reduce wait times for visa approvals and make it easier for travelers to plan their trips to the US. The Visit America Act also includes provisions to enhance security measures for visitors entering the country. This includes increased screening procedures and background checks to ensure that individuals entering the US do not pose a threat to national security. Overall, the Visit America Act is aimed at boosting tourism and travel to the United States by making the visa application process more efficient and secure. If passed, this legislation could have a significant impact on the US tourism industry and help promote economic growth.
One of the key provisions of the Visit America Act is the creation of a new visa category specifically for tourists and business travelers. This new visa would allow individuals to visit the US for a specified period of time without needing to go through the lengthy and often complicated visa application process currently in place.
Additionally, the bill aims to improve the efficiency of the visa application process by implementing new technologies and streamlining procedures. This would help reduce wait times for visa approvals and make it easier for travelers to plan their trips to the US. The Visit America Act also includes provisions to enhance security measures for visitors entering the country. This includes increased screening procedures and background checks to ensure that individuals entering the US do not pose a threat to national security. Overall, the Visit America Act is aimed at boosting tourism and travel to the United States by making the visa application process more efficient and secure. If passed, this legislation could have a significant impact on the US tourism industry and help promote economic growth.
Current Status of Bill HR 6965
Bill HR 6965 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 7, 2022. Bill HR 6965 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on March 7, 2022. Bill HR 6965's most recent activity was Received in the Senate. as of October 11, 2022
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 6965
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 6965
Primary Policy Focus
CommerceComments
Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 6965
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