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Romania Visa Waiver Act: Easier Travel to US for Romanian Citizens.

This bill authorizes the Secretary of Homeland Security to designate Romania for the Visa Waiver Program (VWP), potentially allowing Romanian citizens to travel to the US for tourism or business for up to 90 days without a traditional visa. Congress encourages Romania to meet all VWP criteria and strengthen efforts against human trafficking. If implemented, this change would significantly simplify short-term travel for Romanian citizens.
Key points
Grants authority to the Secretary of Homeland Security to include Romania in the US Visa Waiver Program.
Romanian citizens could gain the ability to visit the US for up to 90 days without needing a standard visa.
The law encourages Romania to intensify efforts to combat human trafficking and meet all program requirements.
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Print number: 118_S_814
Sponsor: Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL]
Process start date: 2023-03-15
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Romania Visa Waiver Act of 2023

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_814.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-03-15.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Grants authority to the Secretary of Homeland Security to include Romania in the US Visa Waiver Program.
  • Romanian citizens could gain the ability to visit the US for up to 90 days without needing a standard visa.
  • The law encourages Romania to intensify efforts to combat human trafficking and meet all program requirements.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-30.

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