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Introduced
02/07/2017
02/07/2017
In Committee
03/09/2017
03/09/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
115th Congress
Bill Summary
Promoting Tourism to Enhance our Economy Act of 2017 This bill authorizes the Department of Homeland Security to admit into the United States as a visitor for pleasure a qualifying Canadian citizen over 55 years old and his or her spouse (who is not required to be over 55 years old) for a period not to exceed 240 days if the person: (1) maintains a Canadian residence and owns a U.S. residence or has rented a U.S. accommodation for the duration of such stay, and (2) is not inadmissible or described in any ground of deportability. Such person may not: (1) engage in employment or labor for hire in the United States, or (2) seek any form of assistance or benefit under the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996.
AI Summary
This bill aims to encourage Canadian tourism to the United States by amending the Immigration and Nationality Act. It would allow the Department of Homeland Security to admit Canadian citizens aged 55 or older, and their spouses, as visitors for pleasure for up to 240 days if they maintain a residence in Canada, own or rent a U.S. residence, and meet other eligibility requirements. These Canadian visitors would not be allowed to engage in employment or seek certain government benefits during their stay. The bill also specifies that maintaining a U.S. residence would not be considered evidence of intent to abandon their Canadian residence.
Committee Categories
Justice, Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security. (on 03/09/2017)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/house-bill/979/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/hr979/BILLS-115hr979ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/hr979/BILLS-115hr979ih.pdf.pdf |
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