To allow the Secretary of Homeland Security to designate Romania as a program country under the visa waiver program.
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Summary
What This Bill Does
The bill requires sense of Congress It is the sense of Congress that the Government of Romania should— undertake all steps necessary to prepare Romania for participation in the visa waiver program under section 217 of and exempts eligibility of Romania for visa waiver program Notwithstanding any provision of section 217 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. It relies on exemptions and reporting requirements. The main policy areas are Environmental Groups, Civil Rights, Defense, and Environment.
Who Benefits and How
National security and critical infrastructure stakeholders affected by the bill could face lower compliance burdens, Immigrants, asylum seekers, and border communities affected by the bill could face lower compliance burdens, and Environmental and public health interests affected by the bill could face lower compliance burdens.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause would take on compliance duties and Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause could face increased risk.
Key Provisions
- Requires sense of Congress It is the sense of Congress that the Government of Romania should— undertake all steps necessary to prepare Romania for participation in the visa waiver program under section 217 of...
- Exempts eligibility of Romania for visa waiver program Notwithstanding any provision of section 217 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C.
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
The bill requires sense of Congress It is the sense of Congress that the Government of Romania should— undertake all steps necessary to prepare Romania for participation in the visa waiver program under section 217 of and exempts eligibility of Romania for visa waiver program Notwithstanding any provision of section 217 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C.
Key Policy Areas
Environmental Groups, Civil Rights, Defense, Environment
Primary Purpose
The bill requires sense of Congress It is the sense of Congress that the Government of Romania should— undertake all steps necessary to prepare Romania for participation in the visa waiver program under section 217 of and exempts eligibility of Romania for visa waiver program Notwithstanding any provision of section 217 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C.
Policy Domains
Whole bill
Identified Gains
- National security and critical infrastructure stakeholders affected by the bill
- Immigrants, asylum seekers, and border communities affected by the bill
- Environmental and public health interests affected by the bill
Identified Costs
- Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause
- Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
IntroducedMr. Durbin (for himself and Mrs. Shaheen) introduced the following …
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