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119th Congress Immigration

H.R. 1056: 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.

Introduced

  1. Introduced (completed)Feb 6, 2025
  2. Passed House (not reached)
  3. Passed Senate (not reached)
  4. To the President (not reached)
  5. Became law (not reached)

Summary

Introduced in House, Feb 6, 2025

This bill allows a national of the Czech Republic to qualify for E-1 nonimmigrant status if the Czech Republic provides similar nonimmigrant status to U.S. nationals. E-1 classification allows nationals of certain countries (i.e., those with a treaty of commerce and navigation with the United States, those under a qualifying international agreement, or those deemed to qualify through statute) to be admitted solely to engage in international trade, along with their families and employees.

Written by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

Roll calls

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Amendments

0 offered

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Cosponsors

26

Bipartisan support.

Who scored on this bill

12 points earned
  1. 1Steve Cohen D-TN SponsorDrew cross-party cosponsors, introduced, reached a cosponsor milestone3 events+12
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History

  1. Feb 6, 2025Introduced in the House by Steve Cohen.
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  1. Feb 6, 2025Introduced in House
  2. Feb 6, 2025Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.