VISITOR Act
The VISITOR Act authorizes the Department of State to use collected passport and visa fees to fund general consular services, including the protection of U.S. citizens overseas. By allowing these funds to be transferred between specific accounts, the bill aims to provide more resources for processing applications and supporting diplomatic operations. A key provision sets a goal for the Secretary of State to ensure that 80 percent of nonimmigrant visa applicants are interviewed within three weeks of applying. This timeline target includes exceptions for cases where security concerns or the need to assist U.S. citizens abroad require different handling.
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Introduced Aug 13, 2026
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Aug 13, 2026
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Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Foreign Affairs, and Appropriations, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Aug 13, 2026
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