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Version 00 · Introduced in House · May 13, 2021
This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to negotiate with the Canadian government to establish travel corridors at land-based ports of entry along the U.S.-Canada border. If DHS and the Canadian government reach an agreement, DHS must establish such travel corridors.
Specifically, DHS must seek to enter into negotiations with the Canadian government to establish (1) travel corridors based on guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Public Health Agency of Canada, and (2) documentation requirements for travelers using such travel corridors.
People & committees
Rep. Fischbach, Michelle [R-MN-7] · R–MN
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security, Facilitation, and Operations.
Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Ways and Means, and Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Ways and Means, and Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Ways and Means, and Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Ways and Means, and Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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