To designate Poland as a program country under the visa waiver program established under section 217 of the Immigration and Nationality Act.

SA 3214. Mr. SANTORUM (for himself and Ms. Mikulski) submitted an
amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill S. 2454, to amend
the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide for comprehensive reform
and for other purposes; which was ordered to lie on the table; as
follows:

At the appropriate place, insert the following:

SEC. __. DESIGNATION OF POLAND AS A VISA WAIVER COUNTRY.

(a) Findings.--Congress makes the following findings:

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(1) Since the founding of the United States, Poland has
proven its steadfast dedication to the causes of freedom and
friendship with the United States, exemplified by the brave
actions of Polish patriots such as Casimir Pulaski and
Tadeusz Kosciuszko during the American Revolution.
(2) Polish history provides pioneering examples of
constitutional democracy and religious tolerance.
(3) The United States is home to nearly 9,000,000 people of
Polish ancestry.
(4) Polish immigrants have contributed greatly to the
success of industry and agriculture in the United States.
(5) Since the demise of communism, Poland has become a
stable, democratic nation.
(6) Poland has adopted economic policies that promote free
markets and rapid economic growth.
(7) On March 12, 1999, Poland demonstrated its commitment
to global security by becoming a member of the North Atlantic
Treaty Organization.
(8) On May 1, 2004, Poland became a member state of the
European Union.
(9) Poland was a staunch ally to the United States during
Operation Iraqi Freedom.
(10) Poland has committed 2,300 soldiers to help with
ongoing peacekeeping efforts in Iraq.
(11) The Secretary of State and the Secretary administer
the visa waiver program, which allows citizens from 27
countries, including France and Germany, to visit the United
States as tourists without visas.
(12) On April 15, 1991, Poland unilaterally repealed the
visa requirement for United States citizens traveling to
Poland for 90 days or less.
(13) More than 100,000 Polish citizens visit the United
States each year.
(b) Visa Waiver Program.--Effective on the date of the
enactment of this Act, and notwithstanding section 217(c) of
the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1187(c)),
Poland shall be deemed a designated program country for
purposes of the visa waiver program established under section
217 of such Act.
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