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US S482
US S482A bill to include Czechia in the list of foreign states whose nationals are eligible for admission into the United States as E-1 nonimmigrants if United States nationals are treated similarly by the Government of Czechia.
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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 Czechia in the list of foreign states whose nationals are eligible for admission into the United States as E-1 nonimmigrants if United States nationals are treated similarly by the Government of Czechia.
AI Summary
This bill aims to add Czechia (the Czech Republic) to the list of countries whose nationals can enter the United States as E-1 nonimmigrant traders, contingent upon the Czech government providing reciprocal treatment to U.S. nationals. E-1 nonimmigrant status is a special visa category for individuals from treaty countries who engage in substantial international trade with the United States. Currently, not all countries are eligible for this status, and this bill would specifically extend the opportunity to Czech citizens, but only if the Czech government offers similar trading visa privileges to U.S. citizens. The bill modifies section 101(a)(15)(E)(i) of the Immigration and Nationality Act to achieve this goal, essentially creating a reciprocal trade agreement that allows nationals from both countries to more easily conduct international business and trade by facilitating their entry and temporary residence in each other's countries.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (8)
Peter Welch (D)*,
Richard Blumenthal (D),
John Boozman (R),
Chris Coons (D),
John Cornyn (R),
Ted Cruz (R),
Ruben Gallego (D),
Pete Ricketts (R),
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (on 02/06/2025)
Official Document
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Document Type | Source Location |
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State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/482/all-info |
BillText | https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/s482/BILLS-119s482is.pdf |
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