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US HR1056
US HR1056To include the Czech Republic in the list of foreign states whose nationals are eligible for admission into the United States as E1 nonimmigrants if United States nationals are treated similarly by the Government of the Czech Republic.
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Introduced
02/06/2025
02/06/2025
In Committee
02/06/2025
02/06/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
119th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To include the Czech Republic in the list of foreign states whose nationals are eligible for admission into the United States as E1 nonimmigrants if United States nationals are treated similarly by the Government of the Czech Republic.
AI Summary
This bill aims to extend E1 nonimmigrant trading visa eligibility to citizens of the Czech Republic, contingent upon the Czech government providing reciprocal visa treatment for United States nationals. Specifically, the bill modifies the Immigration and Nationality Act to include the Czech Republic among the countries whose citizens can obtain E1 visas (a type of nonimmigrant visa for treaty traders) if the Czech government offers equivalent visa privileges to American citizens. E1 visas are typically granted to individuals who are engaged in substantial international trade between their home country and the United States, allowing them to enter and work in the U.S. temporarily to conduct trade-related activities. The bill's core purpose is to establish a reciprocal arrangement that facilitates international trade by ensuring fair and symmetrical visa access for traders from both countries.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (24)
Steve Cohen (D)*,
Don Bacon (R),
John Carter (R),
Gerry Connolly (D),
Jim Costa (D),
Lloyd Doggett (D),
Brian Fitzpatrick (R),
Mike Flood (R),
Andrew Garbarino (R),
Dan Goldman (D),
Lance Gooden (R),
Glenn Grothman (R),
Ashley Hinson (R),
Julie Johnson (D),
Bill Keating (D),
John Larson (D),
Richard McCormick (R),
John Moolenaar (R),
Nathaniel Moran (R),
Seth Moulton (D),
Deborah Ross (D),
Tom Suozzi (D),
Mike Turner (R),
Marc Veasey (D),
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. (on 02/06/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/1056/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hr1056/BILLS-119hr1056ih.pdf |
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