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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.

USA119th CongressHR-1056| House 
| Updated: 2/6/2025
Steve Cohen

Steve Cohen

Democratic Representative

Tennessee

Cosponsors (24)
John R. Carter (Republican)Marc A. Veasey (Democratic)Julie Johnson (Democratic)Richard McCormick (Republican)Ashley Hinson (Republican)Lance Gooden (Republican)Thomas R. Suozzi (Democratic)Andrew R. Garbarino (Republican)Nathaniel Moran (Republican)Don Bacon (Republican)John B. Larson (Democratic)Mike Flood (Republican)Daniel S. Goldman (Democratic)Glenn Grothman (Republican)John R. Moolenaar (Republican)Jim Costa (Democratic)Abraham J. Hamadeh (Republican)Michael R. Turner (Republican)William R. Keating (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Deborah K. Ross (Democratic)Seth Moulton (Democratic)Lloyd Doggett (Democratic)Gerald E. Connolly (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill proposes to include the Czech Republic in the list of foreign states whose nationals are eligible for E1 nonimmigrant status in the United States. E1 nonimmigrants are typically known as "treaty traders," allowing individuals to enter the U.S. to carry on substantial trade between their home country and the United States. A key provision of this legislation is the requirement for reciprocity , meaning the Czech Republic must provide similar nonimmigrant status to nationals of the United States for its citizens to qualify. This ensures a balanced and mutually beneficial arrangement for trade-related nonimmigrant visas, fostering economic ties between the two nations.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-8679
To include the Czech Republic in the list of foreign states whose nationals are eligible for admission into the United States as E-1 nonimmigrants if United States nationals are treated similarly by the Government of the Czech Republic.

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 115-5173
To include Portugal in the list of foreign states whose nationals are eligible for admission into the United States as E-1 and E-2 nonimmigrants if United States nationals are treated similarly by the Government of Portugal.

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 115-5647
To include Hungary in the list of foreign states whose nationals are eligible for admission into the United States as E1 and E2 nonimmigrants if United States nationals are treated similarly by the Government of Hungary.
Feb 6, 2025
Introduced in House
Feb 6, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-8679
    To include the Czech Republic in the list of foreign states whose nationals are eligible for admission into the United States as E-1 nonimmigrants if United States nationals are treated similarly by the Government of the Czech Republic.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 115-5173
    To include Portugal in the list of foreign states whose nationals are eligible for admission into the United States as E-1 and E-2 nonimmigrants if United States nationals are treated similarly by the Government of Portugal.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 115-5647
    To include Hungary in the list of foreign states whose nationals are eligible for admission into the United States as E1 and E2 nonimmigrants if United States nationals are treated similarly by the Government of Hungary.


  • February 6, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • February 6, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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.

USA119th CongressHR-1056| House 
| Updated: 2/6/2025
This bill proposes to include the Czech Republic in the list of foreign states whose nationals are eligible for E1 nonimmigrant status in the United States. E1 nonimmigrants are typically known as "treaty traders," allowing individuals to enter the U.S. to carry on substantial trade between their home country and the United States. A key provision of this legislation is the requirement for reciprocity , meaning the Czech Republic must provide similar nonimmigrant status to nationals of the United States for its citizens to qualify. This ensures a balanced and mutually beneficial arrangement for trade-related nonimmigrant visas, fostering economic ties between the two nations.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-8679
To include the Czech Republic in the list of foreign states whose nationals are eligible for admission into the United States as E-1 nonimmigrants if United States nationals are treated similarly by the Government of the Czech Republic.

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 115-5173
To include Portugal in the list of foreign states whose nationals are eligible for admission into the United States as E-1 and E-2 nonimmigrants if United States nationals are treated similarly by the Government of Portugal.

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 115-5647
To include Hungary in the list of foreign states whose nationals are eligible for admission into the United States as E1 and E2 nonimmigrants if United States nationals are treated similarly by the Government of Hungary.
Feb 6, 2025
Introduced in House
Feb 6, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-8679
    To include the Czech Republic in the list of foreign states whose nationals are eligible for admission into the United States as E-1 nonimmigrants if United States nationals are treated similarly by the Government of the Czech Republic.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 115-5173
    To include Portugal in the list of foreign states whose nationals are eligible for admission into the United States as E-1 and E-2 nonimmigrants if United States nationals are treated similarly by the Government of Portugal.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 115-5647
    To include Hungary in the list of foreign states whose nationals are eligible for admission into the United States as E1 and E2 nonimmigrants if United States nationals are treated similarly by the Government of Hungary.


  • February 6, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • February 6, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Steve Cohen

Steve Cohen

Democratic Representative

Tennessee

Cosponsors (24)
John R. Carter (Republican)Marc A. Veasey (Democratic)Julie Johnson (Democratic)Richard McCormick (Republican)Ashley Hinson (Republican)Lance Gooden (Republican)Thomas R. Suozzi (Democratic)Andrew R. Garbarino (Republican)Nathaniel Moran (Republican)Don Bacon (Republican)John B. Larson (Democratic)Mike Flood (Republican)Daniel S. Goldman (Democratic)Glenn Grothman (Republican)John R. Moolenaar (Republican)Jim Costa (Democratic)Abraham J. Hamadeh (Republican)Michael R. Turner (Republican)William R. Keating (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Deborah K. Ross (Democratic)Seth Moulton (Democratic)Lloyd Doggett (Democratic)Gerald E. Connolly (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

Immigration

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted