Is there objection to Lthe request. of tile gentleman from Texas? There wat no obJectlon. Mr. SMII1lt of lexas. Mr. Chairman. when the CommItlee on tie .Indilcary repurwtl out 1.lt. 25711. the Visa Walver Pilot Progran wits Hat to expire on September 30. 1997. The bill proposed to extend the program for 2 years u lll September 30. 1999. however. Congress acted in the Commerce. Justice. State appropilatluns bill for flisal year 1991 to extend tile program until April 30. 1998. Thus. in order that tile House pass a full 2year extension as originally planned. this amendment would extend the program until April 30. 2000.