Marianas Tourism Advancement Act of 2026

This bill changes the rules for the Guam and Northern Mariana Islands Visa Waiver Program, which lets visitors from certain countries enter those islands without a visa. The Secretary of Homeland Security could suspend a country from the program only after a written finding based on specific facts, such as high rates of unlawful presence, unlawful entry elsewhere in the U.S., asylum applications, or threats to safety or security. Before a suspension, the Secretary would have to consult with other federal officials and both governors, consider other safeguards, study economic effects on the islands, and notify Congress at least 60 days ahead. Emergency suspensions would be allowed but would expire after 60 days unless the full process is completed, and suspensions would be reviewed after 180 days and yearly after that. The bill also directs the Secretary to add India, the Philippines, Vietnam, Thailand, Indonesia, and Mongolia to the program unless they meet the suspension criteria.

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Sponsors

• Kimberlyn King-Hinds Republican sponsor
• 1 cosponsors