US Congress House Bill 714 (Prior Session Legislation)

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Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 2-0)
Status: Introduced on February 15 2011 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2011-02-28 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration Policy and Enforcement.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Immigration Policy and Enforcement Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Visitors Interested in Strengthening America (VISA) Act of 2011 - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to authorize a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) official to waive certain entry documentary requirements for a nonimmigrant child (unmarried and under the age of 16) who is a citizen or national of Mexico and accompanying parent or adult chaperone in instances of medical visits, student groups, or special community events. Sets forth additional requirements for such entries.

Visitors Interested in Strengthening America (VISA) Act of 2011

Rep. Bob Filner [D-CA]

Rep. Jared Polis [D-CO]

Date	Chamber	Action
2011-02-28	House	Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration Policy and Enforcement.
2011-02-18	House	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E313-314)
2011-02-15	House	Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Type	Source
Summary	https://www.congress.gov/bill/112th-congress/house-bill/714/all-info
Text	https://www.congress.gov/112/bills/hr714/BILLS-112hr714ih.pdf