Taken Questions Office of the Spokesman Washington, DC May 9, 2002 Question Taken at May 9, 2002 Daily Press Briefing Enhanced Border Security and Visa Entry Reform Act
Question: What steps are we taking to meet
the requirements of (HR3525) awaiting Presidential signature? Answer: The House joined the Senate May 8
in passing the Enhanced Border Security and Visa Entry Reform Act. The
President has not yet signed it. The bill has several provisions that, if
it becomes law, would impact the Department of State. It would: Drafting of specific new regulations will not begin officially until
the bill is signed into law by the President. The Bureau of Consular
Affairs is already addressing several of the bill's provisions by
providing visa data electronically to INS, issuing highly-secure visas
that are tamper-resistant and can be read by equipment at ports of entry,
and actively working with Canada and Mexico on border security issues. We
are discussing with Visa Waiver Program countries how to strengthen the
security of the program. We consult regularly with INS on the design and
implementation of a student-tracking system. |
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