ASAE, MPI, PCMA, SITE Voice Support for Biometric Passport Extension Legislation
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The American Society of Association Executives (ASAE), Meeting Professionals International (MPI), Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA) and Society of Incentive & Travel Executives (SITE) are urging Members of the U.S. Congress to support legislation (H.R. 2628) extending the deadline by one year for countries in the Visa Waiver Program (VWP) to begin issuing passports that include biometric data identifying the passport holder.
In a June 13 letter to Members of the U.S. House of Representatives, the four industry organizations voiced support for travel initiatives that balance the need for homeland security with the business needs of the U.S. â