AMIGOS Act
USA116th CongressHR-565| House
| Updated: 12/4/2019
David N. Cicilline
Democratic Representative
Rhode Island
Cosponsors (8)
Judiciary Committee, Judiciary Committee, Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement Subcommittee
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
Advancing Mutual Interests and Growing Our Success Act or the AMIGOS Act This bill makes Portuguese nationals eligible for E-1 and E-2 nonimmigrant visas if the government of Portugal provides similar nonimmigrant status to U.S. nationals. An E-1 visa is for individuals entering the United States to engage in international trade, while an E-2 visa is for individuals investing a substantial amount of capital in the United States. Both are limited to nationals from countries that have a treaty of commerce and navigation with the United States.
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Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship Discharged.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Mr. Cicilline moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H9189-9191)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 565.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H9189)
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H9189)
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Immigration
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AMIGOS Act
USA116th CongressHR-565| House
| Updated: 12/4/2019
Advancing Mutual Interests and Growing Our Success Act or the AMIGOS Act This bill makes Portuguese nationals eligible for E-1 and E-2 nonimmigrant visas if the government of Portugal provides similar nonimmigrant status to U.S. nationals. An E-1 visa is for individuals entering the United States to engage in international trade, while an E-2 visa is for individuals investing a substantial amount of capital in the United States. Both are limited to nationals from countries that have a treaty of commerce and navigation with the United States.
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Timeline
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship Discharged.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Mr. Cicilline moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H9189-9191)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 565.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H9189)
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H9189)
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
David N. Cicilline
Democratic Representative
Rhode Island
Cosponsors (8)
Judiciary Committee, Judiciary Committee, Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement Subcommittee
Immigration
Related Bills
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
EuropeForeign laborImmigration status and proceduresPortugalU.S. and foreign investmentsVisas and passports