H.R. 158: Visa Waiver Program Improvement and Terrorist Travel Prevention Act of 2015
December 18, 2015
On 12/18/15, the 2016 Consolidated Appropriations Act (H.R. 2029) was signed into law. In addition to funding the government through September 30, 2016, the bill includes H.R. 158.
December 8, 2015
On 12/8/15, the House passed H.R. 158: Visa Waiver Program Improvement and Terrorist Travel Prevention Act of 2015 by a 407-19 vote.
December 7, 2015
On 12/7/15, the House Committee on Homeland Security amended the Visa Waiver Program Improvement and Terrorist Travel Prevention Act of 2015 (H.R. 158), which contains categorical exclusions for nationals of Syria, Iraq, Iran, and Sudan, as well as people who travel to those countries