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H.R.2525 / 108th Congress

Visitors Interested in Strengthening America (VISA) Act of 2003

Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Border Security, and Claims.

Official summary

Version 00 · Introduced in House · Jun 19, 2003

Visitors Interested in Strengthening America (VISA) Act of 2003 - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to authorize a Department of Homeland Security 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: (1) medical visits; (2) student groups; or (3) special community events.Sets forth additional requirements for such entries.

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Who introduced it

Rep. Filner, Bob [D-CA-51] · D–CA

Committees

  • Judiciary Committee
14 cosponsorship records, including any withdrawals

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  1. Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Border Security, and Claims.

  2. Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

  3. Introduced in House

  4. Introduced in House

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