HR 269 Michigan House · 2023-2024 Regular Session

A resolution to urge the United States Secretary of Homeland Security, in consultation with the United States Secretary of State, to suspend or terminate Chile’s participation in the Visa Waiver Program.

This bill urges the U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security to remove Chile from the Visa Waiver Program, which currently allows Chilean citizens to enter the United States for tourism or business without a visa or in-person interview. The proposal cites recent allegations that some Chilean nationals have used this program to commit crimes, such as residential burglaries and thefts, in the United States. By requesting the suspension or termination of Chile's participation, the bill aims to restore stricter entry requirements, including biometric screening and criminal background checks, for travelers from that country. The resolution directs the relevant government officials to evaluate whether Chile's continued presence in the program poses a threat to national security or law enforcement interests.
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Introduced Jun 4, 2024 Last action Jun 4, 2024
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Jun 4, 2024
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introduced by Representative Mike Harris
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