VISITOR Act
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (13 Aug 2026): 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.
What this bill does
This bill, H.R. 10106, known as the VISITOR Act, proposes to allow certain visa fees and surcharges to be used for the costs of providing general consular services. Specifically, it aims to make these collected funds available to reduce wait times for visa applicants. The bill sets a goal for the Secretary of State to ensure that 80 percent of nonimmigrant visa applicants are interviewed within three weeks of their application, acknowledging that exceptions may be necessary due to resource or security concerns.
The legislation affects individuals seeking U.S. visas by potentially shortening the time it takes to be interviewed. It also impacts the Department of State by authorizing the transfer of unobligated balances from various fee accounts to support consular operations, including those for protecting U.S. citizens abroad.
As of August 13, 2026, this bill has been introduced in the House of Representatives. It was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and additionally to the Committees on Foreign Affairs and Appropriations. The bill will proceed through further committee consideration and potentially a vote in the House, and if passed, would then move to the Senate for its consideration.
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Timeline
13 Aug 2026
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.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 10106 do?
- This bill, H.R. 10106, known as the VISITOR Act, proposes to allow certain visa fees and surcharges to be used for the costs of providing general consular services. Specifically, it aims to make these collected funds available to reduce wait times for visa applicants. The bill sets a goal for the Secretary of State to ensure that 80 percent of nonimmigrant visa applicants are interviewed within three weeks of their application, acknowledging that exceptions may be necessary due to resource or security concerns. The legislation affects individuals seeking U.S. visas by potentially shortening the time it takes to be interviewed. It also impacts the Department of State by authorizing the transfer of unobligated balances from various fee accounts to support consular operations, including those for protecting U.S. citizens abroad. As of August 13, 2026, this bill has been introduced in the House of Representatives. It was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and additionally to the Committees on Foreign Affairs and Appropriations. The bill will proceed through further committee consideration and potentially a vote in the House, and if passed, would then move to the Senate for its consideration.
- Has H.R. 10106 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 10106. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 10106?
- H.R. 10106 was sponsored by Rep. Titus, Dina [D-NV-1] (D-NV), with 1 cosponsor.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 10106?
- 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. (13 Aug 2026).
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