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Virgin Islands Visa Waiver Act of 2022

USA117th CongressHR-5460| House 
| Updated: 7/12/2022
Stacey E. Plaskett

Stacey E. Plaskett

Democratic Representative

Virgin Islands

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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.

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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-407
Virgin Islands Visa Waiver Act of 2019
Sep 30, 2021
Introduced in House
Sep 30, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Apr 6, 2022
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Apr 6, 2022
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 24 - 14.
Jul 12, 2022
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 312.
Jul 12, 2022
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 117-404.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-407
    Virgin Islands Visa Waiver Act of 2019


  • September 30, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • September 30, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • April 6, 2022
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • April 6, 2022
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 24 - 14.


  • July 12, 2022
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 312.


  • July 12, 2022
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 117-404.

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Virgin Islands Visa Waiver Act of 2022

USA117th CongressHR-5460| House 
| Updated: 7/12/2022
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.

Bill Text Versions

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2 versions available

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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-407
Virgin Islands Visa Waiver Act of 2019
Sep 30, 2021
Introduced in House
Sep 30, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Apr 6, 2022
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Apr 6, 2022
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 24 - 14.
Jul 12, 2022
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 312.
Jul 12, 2022
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 117-404.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-407
    Virgin Islands Visa Waiver Act of 2019


  • September 30, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • September 30, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • April 6, 2022
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • April 6, 2022
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 24 - 14.


  • July 12, 2022
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 312.


  • July 12, 2022
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 117-404.
Stacey E. Plaskett

Stacey E. Plaskett

Democratic Representative

Virgin Islands

Judiciary Committee

Immigration

Related Bills

  • HR 117-4350: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAnguillaAntigua and BarbudaBahamasBarbadosBelizeBermudaBritish Virgin IslandsCaribbean areaCayman IslandsDepartment of Homeland SecurityDominicaGrenadaGuyanaHaitiImmigration status and proceduresJamaicaLatin AmericaMontserratSaint Kitts and NevisSaint LuciaSaint Vincent and the GrenadinesSurinameTrinidad and TobagoTurks and CaicosU.S. territories and protectoratesVirgin IslandsVisas and passports