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H.R. 5460

Introduced

Virgin Islands Visa Waiver Act of 2022

Introduced 9/30/2021•117th Congress•House

Latest Action

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 312.

7/12/2022 • House

Summary

Virgin Islands Visa Waiver Act of 2022

This bill authorizes the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to establish a visa waiver program for nationals of certain countries to enter the U.S. Virgin Islands.

Specifically, the bill expands an existing program that authorizes visa waivers for nationals of certain countries to enter Guam or the Northern Mariana Islands to also authorize waivers for entry to the U.S. Virgin Islands. Under this program, DHS may provide a waiver admitting a nonimmigrant visitor for up to 45 days if the waiver does not represent a threat to the welfare, safety, or security of the United States or its territories or commonwealths.

Reported to House • 7/12/2022

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Topics & Subjects

Policy Area: Immigration
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAnguillaAntigua and BarbudaBahamasBarbadosBelizeBermudaBritish Virgin IslandsCaribbean areaCayman IslandsDepartment of Homeland SecurityDominicaGrenadaGuyanaHaitiImmigration status and proceduresJamaicaLatin AmericaMontserrat

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Sponsor & Cosponsors (1)

Sponsor

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Del. Plaskett, Stacey E. [D-VI-At Large]

Democrat • VI

Sponsored 9/30/2021

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Bill Journey

Originated in the House

Introduced

September 30, 2021

Committee Review

April 6, 2022

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 24 - 14.

Floor Debate

Passed Chamber

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Text Versions (2)

Reported in House7/12/2022
Introduced in House9/30/2021

Committee Reports (1)

Details

Bill TypeHR
Current StatusIntroduced
Cosponsors0