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    <constitutionalAuthorityStatementText><![CDATA[<pre>From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [<a href='http://www.gpo.gov'>www.gpo.gov</a>]By Mr. FILNER:H.R. 714.Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuantto the following:The constitutional authority of Congress to enact thislegislation is provided by Article I, Section 8 of the UnitedStates Constitution (clauses 4 and 18), which grants Congressthe power to establish a uniform Rule of Naturalization; andto make all Laws which shall be necessary and proper forcarrying into Execution the foregoing Powers.[Page H923]</pre>]]></constitutionalAuthorityStatementText>
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        <text><![CDATA[ Visitors Interested in Strengthening America (VISA) Act of 2011 - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to authorize a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) official to waive certain entry documentary requirements for a nonimmigrant child (unmarried and under the age of 16) who is a citizen or national of Mexico and accompanying parent or adult chaperone in instances of medical visits, student groups, or special community events. <p>Sets forth additional requirements for such entries.]]></text>
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