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BOYLE STATEMENT ON DESIGNATION OF ISRAEL INTO THE VISA WAIVER PROGRAM

September 27, 2023

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Brendan F. Boyle (PA-02) issued the following statement after Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas, in consultation with Secretary of State Anthony Blinken, announced the designation of Israel into the Visa Waiver Program (VWP): 

“This significant accomplishment of bringing Israel into the Visa Waiver Program marks a crucial advancement in our strategic collaboration. With Israel now a member of the VWP, the mobility and freedom of U.S. citizens will improve. This program will also bolster the enduring connections between our respective nations, foster economic collaboration, and enhance security coordination in the future.”