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Promoting Tourism to Enhance our Economy Act of 2019

USA116th CongressHR-4498| House 
| Updated: 10/28/2019
Albio Sires

Albio Sires

Democratic Representative

New Jersey

Cosponsors (7)
Darren Soto (Democratic)Theodore E. Deutch (Democratic)Brad Sherman (Democratic)Ted S. Yoho (Republican)Donna E. Shalala (Democratic)Frank Pallone (Democratic)Bill Pascrell (Democratic)

Ways and Means Committee, Judiciary Committee, Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Promoting Tourism to Enhance our Economy Act of 2019 This bill establishes a nonimmigrant visa for qualified Canadian citizens. The Department of Homeland Security may admit as a visitor a Canadian citizen who (1) is at least 55 years old, (2) maintains a residence in Canada, (3) owns a U.S. residence or has signed a rental agreement for the duration of the stay, (4) is not inadmissible or deportable under various provisions, (5) will not engage in U.S. employment, and (6) will not seek U.S. assistance or benefits. Such visitors may be admitted for up to 240 days out of any single 365-day period.
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Timeline
Sep 25, 2019
Introduced in House
Sep 25, 2019
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Oct 28, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
  • September 25, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • September 25, 2019
    Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • October 28, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.

Immigration

Related Bills

  • HR 116-2187: JOLT Act of 2019
  • HR 116-3241: Canadian Snowbird Visa Act
  • S 116-2507: Canadian Snowbirds Act
CanadaImmigration status and proceduresMarriage and family statusTravel and tourismVisas and passports

Promoting Tourism to Enhance our Economy Act of 2019

USA116th CongressHR-4498| House 
| Updated: 10/28/2019
Promoting Tourism to Enhance our Economy Act of 2019 This bill establishes a nonimmigrant visa for qualified Canadian citizens. The Department of Homeland Security may admit as a visitor a Canadian citizen who (1) is at least 55 years old, (2) maintains a residence in Canada, (3) owns a U.S. residence or has signed a rental agreement for the duration of the stay, (4) is not inadmissible or deportable under various provisions, (5) will not engage in U.S. employment, and (6) will not seek U.S. assistance or benefits. Such visitors may be admitted for up to 240 days out of any single 365-day period.
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Timeline
Sep 25, 2019
Introduced in House
Sep 25, 2019
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Oct 28, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
  • September 25, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • September 25, 2019
    Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • October 28, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
Albio Sires

Albio Sires

Democratic Representative

New Jersey

Cosponsors (7)
Darren Soto (Democratic)Theodore E. Deutch (Democratic)Brad Sherman (Democratic)Ted S. Yoho (Republican)Donna E. Shalala (Democratic)Frank Pallone (Democratic)Bill Pascrell (Democratic)

Ways and Means Committee, Judiciary Committee, Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement Subcommittee

Immigration

Related Bills

  • HR 116-2187: JOLT Act of 2019
  • HR 116-3241: Canadian Snowbird Visa Act
  • S 116-2507: Canadian Snowbirds Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
CanadaImmigration status and proceduresMarriage and family statusTravel and tourismVisas and passports