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To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to remove limitations on the ability of certain dual citizens from participating in the Visa Waiver Program, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressHR-730| House 
| Updated: 2/14/2017
Justin Amash

Justin Amash

Libertarian Representative

Michigan

Cosponsors (3)
Debbie Dingell (Democratic)Thomas Massie (Republican)John Conyers (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee, Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Equal Protection in Travel Act of 2017 This bill amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to eliminate the prohibition against participation in the visa waiver program of an alien who, regardless of whether the alien is a national of a program country, is a national of: (1) Iraq or Syria, (2) a country designated as a country that has repeatedly provided support for acts of international terrorism, or (3) any other country or area of concern.
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Jan 30, 2017
Introduced in House
Jan 30, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Feb 14, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.
  • January 30, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • January 30, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • February 14, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.

Immigration

Immigration status and proceduresIraqMiddle EastSyriaTerrorismTravel and tourismVisas and passports

To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to remove limitations on the ability of certain dual citizens from participating in the Visa Waiver Program, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressHR-730| House 
| Updated: 2/14/2017
Equal Protection in Travel Act of 2017 This bill amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to eliminate the prohibition against participation in the visa waiver program of an alien who, regardless of whether the alien is a national of a program country, is a national of: (1) Iraq or Syria, (2) a country designated as a country that has repeatedly provided support for acts of international terrorism, or (3) any other country or area of concern.
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Timeline
Jan 30, 2017
Introduced in House
Jan 30, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Feb 14, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.
  • January 30, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • January 30, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • February 14, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.
Justin Amash

Justin Amash

Libertarian Representative

Michigan

Cosponsors (3)
Debbie Dingell (Democratic)Thomas Massie (Republican)John Conyers (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee, Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement Subcommittee

Immigration

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Immigration status and proceduresIraqMiddle EastSyriaTerrorismTravel and tourismVisas and passports