H.R. 1056 Introduced Immigration

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.

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To President
  6. Became law
Sponsor Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9] Introduced February 6, 2025 Cosponsors 26 (15 R, 11 D) Latest action February 6, 2025

Summary

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.

Summary by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

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Actions

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

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