Bill · H.R. 10341· House(119-HR-10341)
Marianas Tourism Advancement Act of 2026
- Introduced
- 9/10/2026
- Last activity
- 9/10/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Sponsored by
- Kimberlyn King-Hinds
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill is known as the Marianas Tourism Advancement Act of 2026. It changes how the Guam and Northern Mariana Islands Visa Waiver Program works. The text sets new rules for when the Secretary of Homeland Security can suspend country admissions under the program. It also adds specific countries to the list of those eligible for the waiver program.
Yes· 3 of 13
Would business owners be better off under this?+6
Business owners in the tourism sector in Guam and CNMI will benefit from increased visitor numbers.
Would Asian Americans be better off under this?+5
The bill explicitly expands travel privileges for nationals of several major Asian countries.
Is this likely to grow the economy?+5
The bill aims to advance tourism and protects local economies by requiring impact assessments before suspending visa waivers.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Section 2(a)(2) adds the Republic of India, Republic of the Philippines, the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, the Kingdom of Thailand, the Republic of Indonesia, and Mongolia as eligible countries under the visa waiver program. This could be positive because it expands travel and tourism opportunities for nationals from these countries, unless the Secretary determines they meet suspension criteria.
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Section 2(a)(1), amending paragraph (5)(B), requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to consult with local leaders like the Governor of Guam and the Governor of the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, and prepare an economic assessment before suspending a country. This is beneficial because it ensures local economic impacts on visitor arrivals, employment, and business activity are considered before decisions are made.
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Section 2(a)(1), amending paragraph (5)(E), requires the Secretary to review suspensions after 180 days and annually after that, and to end the suspension if the original conditions no longer exist. This is a positive check on official actions because it prevents indefinite suspensions when problems are resolved.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Section 2(a)(1), amending paragraph (5)(A), allows the Secretary of Homeland Security to suspend the admission of nationals from a country based on specific findings, such as unlawful presence, unlawful entry into other parts of the United States, or threats to safety and security. This could negatively impact individuals who wish to travel or visit family if their country's admission gets cut off.
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Section 2(a)(1), amending paragraph (5)(D), gives the Secretary the power to enact an emergency suspension immediately if there is an imminent and substantial threat to national security or public safety. While meant for security, this burdens travelers who may face sudden cancellations of their travel plans without the usual advance notice and consultation periods.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Business Owners+6Good For Asian Americans+5Good For Immigrants+4
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Economic Growth+5Improves Small Business Support+4Increases Job Creation+3
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Diplomatic Engagement+5Improves International Alliances+4Improves International Trade+3
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+4Improves Due Process+3Increase States Rights+2
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Border Security+2
- 9/10/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
James MoylanRepublican · Guam