Visitors from foreign nations will still be subjected to scrutiny upon entering the country. This would include the display of passport identification and searches by customs agents of travelers personal belongings. H.R. 783 simply eliminates the need to obtain a visa. and in the end. promotes international tourism by lifting bureaucratic travel restrictions. As an aside. the White House Conference on Travel and Tourism. an idea that originated with my colleagues on the Caucus. will examine. among other items. barriers to tourism. The Visa Waiver Program is certainly a wonderful example of the benefits that come with fewer barriers for travelers. By alleviating bureaucratic procedures and making travel to and from the United States a less cumbersome experience. the Visa Waiver Program sends a strong signal that we welcome foreign travelers and the dollars they bring to our communities. In closing. I want to commend Chairman MAZZOLI for his efforts to see the pilot program extended. I also want to commend Mr. MCCLOSKEY and Mr. MACHTLEY for their initiatives concerning expansion of the visa waiver program. It is thrilling to see the array of support for Increasing travel opportunities for visitors. Extending the Visa Waiver Program will facilitate the free flow of travel for foreign visitors and U.S. citizens and ensure that this vital sector of our economy continues to thrive.
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