We simply cannot give people from other countries special access to our country if we dont have all of the information that we absolutely need to ensure that they are not a threat to our national security. I believe that the bill that we are considering today is the first of many. quite frankly. aimed at improving our security protocols. We need to have a comprehensive. complete review of all of our visa programs. including K1 visas. the socalled "fiance visa." which was used by the female terrorist in the San Bernardino attack to enter the United States. As well. the issue of visa overstays also needs to be addressed. Today. the House is taking a very important step forward by considering this bill. which is focused on those traveling to the U.S. without a visa. As was said. the Visa Waiver Program actually was established back in the eighties to expedite tourism and trade as well. and it has worked very. very well economically for our country. Today there are 38 companies that participate. and their citizens. although they are required to have a passport. are not required to go to a U.S. Embassy or to a consulate to obtain a visa. Obviously. the world is a much different place today. and our security measures must evolve to meet any and all threats. which is why I introduced this bill. This bill has gone through regular order.
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