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Canadian Snowbirds Act of 2025

USA119th CongressS-2406| Senate 
| Updated: 7/23/2025
Rick Scott

Rick Scott

Republican Senator

Florida

Cosponsors (3)
Ruben Gallego (Democratic)Peter Welch (Democratic)Mark Kelly (Democratic)

Finance Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill proposes to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to create a new category for the admission of Canadian retirees, often referred to as "Canadian Snowbirds." It authorizes the Secretary of Homeland Security to admit Canadian citizens aged 50 or older as long-term visitors for pleasure, facilitating extended seasonal stays in the United States. To qualify, individuals must maintain a residence in Canada and either own or rent a U.S. residence for their intended stay. They must also demonstrate they will not engage in U.S.-based employment or seek specific U.S. public assistance or tax credits. Spouses of eligible retirees may also be admitted, and maintaining a U.S. residence will not be considered evidence of immigrant intent. Admitted individuals may stay for a maximum of 240 days within any 365-day period. The legislation also amends the Internal Revenue Code to ensure these Canadian visitors are treated as nonresident aliens for tax purposes , regardless of their physical presence in the U.S., providing clarity on their tax status.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-2507
Canadian Snowbirds Act

Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-2096
Canadian Snowbirds Act

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-387
Canadian Snowbirds Act of 2023
Jul 23, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Jul 23, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-2507
    Canadian Snowbirds Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-2096
    Canadian Snowbirds Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-387
    Canadian Snowbirds Act of 2023


  • July 23, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 23, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Immigration

Canadian Snowbirds Act of 2025

USA119th CongressS-2406| Senate 
| Updated: 7/23/2025
This bill proposes to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to create a new category for the admission of Canadian retirees, often referred to as "Canadian Snowbirds." It authorizes the Secretary of Homeland Security to admit Canadian citizens aged 50 or older as long-term visitors for pleasure, facilitating extended seasonal stays in the United States. To qualify, individuals must maintain a residence in Canada and either own or rent a U.S. residence for their intended stay. They must also demonstrate they will not engage in U.S.-based employment or seek specific U.S. public assistance or tax credits. Spouses of eligible retirees may also be admitted, and maintaining a U.S. residence will not be considered evidence of immigrant intent. Admitted individuals may stay for a maximum of 240 days within any 365-day period. The legislation also amends the Internal Revenue Code to ensure these Canadian visitors are treated as nonresident aliens for tax purposes , regardless of their physical presence in the U.S., providing clarity on their tax status.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-2507
Canadian Snowbirds Act

Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-2096
Canadian Snowbirds Act

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-387
Canadian Snowbirds Act of 2023
Jul 23, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Jul 23, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-2507
    Canadian Snowbirds Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-2096
    Canadian Snowbirds Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-387
    Canadian Snowbirds Act of 2023


  • July 23, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 23, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Rick Scott

Rick Scott

Republican Senator

Florida

Cosponsors (3)
Ruben Gallego (Democratic)Peter Welch (Democratic)Mark Kelly (Democratic)

Finance Committee

Immigration

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