Senate Bill 2466
115th Congress(2017-2018)
ARTS Act of 2018
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Feb 28, 2018
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
2466
Congress
115
Policy Area
Immigration
Immigration
Primary focus of measure is administration of immigration and naturalization matters; immigration enforcement procedures; refugees and asylum policies; travel and residence documentation; foreign labor; benefits for immigrants. Measures concerning smuggling and trafficking of persons may fall under Crime and Law Enforcement policy area. Measures concerning refugees may fall under International Affairs policy area.
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Arts Require Timely Service Act of 2018 or the ARTS Act of 2018
This bill amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to require the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to adjudicate O and P visa petitions (nonimmigrant visas for aliens with extraordinary ability or achievement, and artists and entertainers) within 14 days after receiving such petitions and related documents.
The bill grants premium visa processing without charge to a petitioner that is a nonprofits arts organization if DHS does not meet the deadline for adjudicating a visa petition.
February 28, 2018
02/28/2018
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
02/28/2018
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:40:23 PM