H.R. 1354 · 113th Congress · 2013–2014
JOLT Act of 2013
H.R. 1354 in the 113th Congress (2013–2014) was introduced on Mar 21, 2013, sponsored by Joseph J. Heck with 166 co-sponsors.
During the 113th Congress (2013–2014), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Mar 21, 2013
- Co-sponsors
- 166
- Policy area
- Immigration
What it does
Jobs Originated through Launching Travel Act of 2013 or JOLT Act of 2013 - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to direct the Secretary of State (Secretary) to establish a pilot fee-based premium processing service to expedite visa interview appointments. Authorizes the Secretary to collect and set fee amounts.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Joseph J. Heck (R-NV). Co-sponsors: 90 Democrats, 76 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 21, 2013
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration And Border Security. (Apr 15, 2013)
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
More
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