Wasserman Schultz Applauds Biden’s Decision to Welcome Israel Into Visa Waiver Program

I am grateful to President Biden for further enhancing our bilateral relationship with Israel by admitting our trusted ally to the United States’ Visa Waiver Program. A testament to the depth of our partnership, as well as Israel’s steadfast commitment to meeting and exceeding our nation’s requirements, this decision will provide substantial benefits across both of our economies, from tourism to technology.

Washington, DC – U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-25) released the following statement in response to the President Joe Biden Administration announcement today that it would allow Israeli citizens to enter the United States without a visa:

“I am grateful to President Biden for further enhancing our bilateral relationship with Israel by admitting our trusted ally to the United States’ Visa Waiver Program. A testament to the depth of our partnership, as well as Israel’s steadfast commitment to meeting and exceeding our nation’s requirements, this decision will provide substantial benefits across both of our economies, from tourism to technology. I’ve had the pleasure of traveling to Israel many times and I am glad that Americans and Israelis alike will have a renewed opportunity to travel and learn from one another.”