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ICELAND Act

USA119th CongressHR-3221| House 
| Updated: 5/6/2025
Chellie Pingree

Chellie Pingree

Democratic Representative

Maine

Cosponsors (4)
Gregory F. Murphy (Republican)Dina Titus (Democratic)Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (Republican)Rick Larsen (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation proposes to include Iceland among the foreign states whose nationals are eligible for E1 and E2 nonimmigrant visas in the United States. This eligibility is contingent upon the Government of Iceland providing similar nonimmigrant status to United States nationals, ensuring a reciprocal arrangement for trade and investment. The E1 visa category facilitates entry for treaty traders engaged in substantial trade primarily between the U.S. and the treaty country, while the E2 visa is for treaty investors developing and directing enterprises with significant capital investment. By extending these provisions, the bill aims to strengthen commercial and economic ties between the United States and Iceland, fostering mutual opportunities for business and development.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-5496
ICELAND Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-6430
ICELAND Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-3986
ICELAND Act
May 6, 2025
Introduced in House
May 6, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-5496
    ICELAND Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-6430
    ICELAND Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-3986
    ICELAND Act


  • May 6, 2025
    Introduced in House


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

Immigration

ICELAND Act

USA119th CongressHR-3221| House 
| Updated: 5/6/2025
This legislation proposes to include Iceland among the foreign states whose nationals are eligible for E1 and E2 nonimmigrant visas in the United States. This eligibility is contingent upon the Government of Iceland providing similar nonimmigrant status to United States nationals, ensuring a reciprocal arrangement for trade and investment. The E1 visa category facilitates entry for treaty traders engaged in substantial trade primarily between the U.S. and the treaty country, while the E2 visa is for treaty investors developing and directing enterprises with significant capital investment. By extending these provisions, the bill aims to strengthen commercial and economic ties between the United States and Iceland, fostering mutual opportunities for business and development.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-5496
ICELAND Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-6430
ICELAND Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-3986
ICELAND Act
May 6, 2025
Introduced in House
May 6, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-5496
    ICELAND Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-6430
    ICELAND Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-3986
    ICELAND Act


  • May 6, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • May 6, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Chellie Pingree

Chellie Pingree

Democratic Representative

Maine

Cosponsors (4)
Gregory F. Murphy (Republican)Dina Titus (Democratic)Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (Republican)Rick Larsen (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

Immigration

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