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Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Business Travel Cards Act of 2017

USA115th CongressHR-2805| House 
| Updated: 8/8/2017
Kathleen M. Rice

Kathleen M. Rice

Democratic Representative

New York

Cosponsors (9)
Daniel M. Donovan (Republican)Edward R. Royce (Republican)Vicente Gonzalez (Democratic)Joaquin Castro (Democratic)Ann Wagner (Republican)Roger Williams (Republican)David G. Reichert (Republican)Denny Heck (Democratic)Rick Larsen (Democratic)

Homeland Security Committee, Border Security and Enforcement Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Business Travel Cards Act of 2017 (Sec. 2) This bill amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to authorize U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to issue an Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Business Travel Card (ABT Card) to an individual who: (1) is a U.S. citizen who has been approved and is in good standing in an existing Department of Homeland Security (DHS) international trusted traveler program, and (2) is engaged in business in the Asia-Pacific region or is a U.S. government official engaged in Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation business. The bill: (1) transfers card program authority from the the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Business Travel Cards Act of 2011 (APECBTC Act) to the Homeland Security Act of 2002; and (2) makes the program, which is scheduled to end on September 30, 2018, permanent. The CBP shall: (1) integrate application procedures for, and issuance, renewal, and revocation of, ABT cards with existing DHS international trusted traveler programs; (2) prescribe and collect a fee for card issuance and renewal, and (3) notify Congress if card program expenditures exceed collected amounts. The bill establishes in the Treasury an Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Business Travel Card Account (Account). (Sec. 3) Amounts in the travel card account under the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Business Travel Cards Act of 2011 are transferred to the Account and shall be available for expenses incurred with any card. (Sec. 4) The APECBTC Act is repealed. A card issued pursuant to such Act before the date of enactment of this bill shall remain valid until it expires.

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Timeline
Jun 7, 2017
Introduced in House
Jun 7, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
Jun 20, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Border and Maritime Security.
Jul 26, 2017
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jul 26, 2017
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Aug 8, 2017
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 194.
Aug 8, 2017
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 115-274.
Nov 2, 2017

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 115-504
Signed by President.
  • June 7, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • June 7, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.


  • June 20, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Border and Maritime Security.


  • July 26, 2017
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • July 26, 2017
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.


  • August 8, 2017
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 194.


  • August 8, 2017
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 115-274.


  • November 2, 2017

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 115-504
    Signed by President.

Immigration

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  • S 115-504: Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Business Travel Cards Act of 2017
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Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Business Travel Cards Act of 2017

USA115th CongressHR-2805| House 
| Updated: 8/8/2017
Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Business Travel Cards Act of 2017 (Sec. 2) This bill amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to authorize U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to issue an Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Business Travel Card (ABT Card) to an individual who: (1) is a U.S. citizen who has been approved and is in good standing in an existing Department of Homeland Security (DHS) international trusted traveler program, and (2) is engaged in business in the Asia-Pacific region or is a U.S. government official engaged in Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation business. The bill: (1) transfers card program authority from the the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Business Travel Cards Act of 2011 (APECBTC Act) to the Homeland Security Act of 2002; and (2) makes the program, which is scheduled to end on September 30, 2018, permanent. The CBP shall: (1) integrate application procedures for, and issuance, renewal, and revocation of, ABT cards with existing DHS international trusted traveler programs; (2) prescribe and collect a fee for card issuance and renewal, and (3) notify Congress if card program expenditures exceed collected amounts. The bill establishes in the Treasury an Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Business Travel Card Account (Account). (Sec. 3) Amounts in the travel card account under the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Business Travel Cards Act of 2011 are transferred to the Account and shall be available for expenses incurred with any card. (Sec. 4) The APECBTC Act is repealed. A card issued pursuant to such Act before the date of enactment of this bill shall remain valid until it expires.

Bill Text Versions

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2 versions available

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Timeline
Jun 7, 2017
Introduced in House
Jun 7, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
Jun 20, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Border and Maritime Security.
Jul 26, 2017
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jul 26, 2017
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Aug 8, 2017
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 194.
Aug 8, 2017
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 115-274.
Nov 2, 2017

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 115-504
Signed by President.
  • June 7, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • June 7, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.


  • June 20, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Border and Maritime Security.


  • July 26, 2017
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • July 26, 2017
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.


  • August 8, 2017
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 194.


  • August 8, 2017
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 115-274.


  • November 2, 2017

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 115-504
    Signed by President.
Kathleen M. Rice

Kathleen M. Rice

Democratic Representative

New York

Cosponsors (9)
Daniel M. Donovan (Republican)Edward R. Royce (Republican)Vicente Gonzalez (Democratic)Joaquin Castro (Democratic)Ann Wagner (Republican)Roger Williams (Republican)David G. Reichert (Republican)Denny Heck (Democratic)Rick Larsen (Democratic)

Homeland Security Committee, Border Security and Enforcement Subcommittee

Immigration

Related Bills

  • S 115-504: Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Business Travel Cards Act of 2017
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
AsiaCompetitiveness, trade promotion, trade deficitsImmigration status and proceduresTravel and tourism