What is the official ID of this bill?
The official print number for this legislation is S 493.
Strengthening Visa Waiver Program Security: New Data Sharing Requirements.
This bill tightens rules for countries whose citizens can travel to the US without a visa. It mandates that these countries immediately share information with the US about known terrorists and individuals suspected of serious crimes. Failure to comply within three months will result in the country losing its visa-free status, forcing its citizens to apply for a standard visa.
Key points
Visa Waiver countries must share biometric and biographical data on individuals suspected of terrorism or serious felonies with the US.
Failure to fully cooperate with these information-sharing agreements will lead to immediate termination from the Visa Waiver Program.
Citizens of non-compliant countries will lose the convenience of visa-free travel and must obtain a traditional visa for US entry.
Status:
Expired
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