H.R. 3052 — Visa Information Security Act of 2001

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Visa Information Security Act of 2001 - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to require: (1) a nonimmigrant visa applicant to provide machine readable biometric identifiers (fingerprints or handprints), which shall be database-checked for criminal information prior to visa approval; (2) port of entry matching of such identifiers with the applicant prior to U.S. admission; and (3) establishment of a related fee.

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2001-10-05
Introduced in House
2001-10-05
Introduced in House
2001-10-05
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1820)
2001-10-05
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
2001-11-27
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Claims.

Visa Information Security Act of 2001

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