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HI HR98

Resolution

Official Source

Status

Passed

4/12/2012

Primary Sponsor

Roy Takumi

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Origin

House of Representatives

2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requests United States Congress to include the Philippines in the Visa Improvements to Stimulate International Tourism to the United States of America Act (VISIT USA Act).

  • The VISIT USA Act currently establishes five-year multiple entry visas for specified countries, but excludes the Philippines.

  • Including the Philippines would strengthen economic, educational, cultural, and other ties between the Philippines and the United States.

  • Hawaii Tourism Authority testified in support of the measure.

  • Committees on International Affairs and Tourism recommend adoption of the resolution.

Legislative Description

VISIT USA Act; Philippines

Last Action

(H) Resolution adopted in final form.

4/12/2012

Committee Referrals

International Affairs3/15/2012

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