H.R. 2556 · 112th Congress

To suspend the issuance of visas to nationals of Brazil until such time as Brazil amends its laws to remove the prohibition on extradition of nationals of Brazil to other countries.

Stage
In committee
Sponsor
Tim Ryan
Introduced
2011-07-15
Latest action
2011-08-25 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration Policy and Enforcement.

Summary

Prohibits the issuance of a visa to a citizen, subject, national, or resident of Brazil until the President certifies to Congress that the government of Brazil has removed the prohibition on extradition of Brazilian nationals to other countries.

Authorizes the President to waive such prohibition on a case-by-case basis if in the U.S. national interest.