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AZ HCM2008

CM

Status

Passed

3/17/2022

Primary Sponsor

Ben Toma

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Origin

House of Representatives

Fifty-fifth Legislature - Second Regular Session (2022)

AI Summary

  • Urges the United States Congress to modify the Visa Waiver Program to allow Romania to participate.

  • Cites Romania's status as a stable democracy since 1989, NATO member meeting defense spending benchmarks, and close U.S. security and intelligence partnership.

  • Notes Romania remains one of only three European Union countries not included in the Visa Waiver Program despite strong bilateral relationships.

  • Requests the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security work with Romanian officials to expedite Romania's inclusion in the program.

  • Directs the Arizona Secretary of State to transmit the memorial to Congress, the President of the Senate, the Speaker of the House, Arizona's congressional delegation, and the Department of Homeland Security.

Legislative Description

Romania; visa waiver program

Concurrent Memorial

Last Action

Transmitted to Secretary of State

3/17/2022

Committee Referrals

Rules2/7/2022
Military Affairs and Public Safety2/7/2022

Full Bill Text

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