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H.R. 1056

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Summary

H.R. 1056, 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, was introduced in the House on Feb 6, 2025 by Rep. Steve Cohen (D) with 25 co-sponsors. It was referred to Judiciary, and last saw action on Feb 6, 2025: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Record

Text

H.R. 1056 has 25 co-sponsors.

hb1056/introduced-in-house.txt
119 HR 1056 IH: 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.
 U.S. House of Representatives
 2025-02-06
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 Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain.
 I  119th CONGRESS  1st Session  H. R. 1056  IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES   February 6, 2025   Mr. Cohen  (for himself,  Mr. Bacon ,  Mr. Doggett ,  Mr. Gooden ,  Mr. Veasey ,  Mr. Moolenaar ,  Mr. Keating ,  Mr. Garbarino ,  Mr. Connolly ,  Mr. Fitzpatrick ,  Mr. Goldman of New York ,  Mr. Carter of Texas ,  Mr. Larson of Connecticut ,  Mr. Suozzi , and  Ms. Ross ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the  Committee on the Judiciary    A BILL
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.
1.
Nonimmigrant traders
For purposes of section 101(a)(15)(E)(i) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(15)(E)(i) ), the Czech Republic shall be considered to be a foreign state described in such section if the Government of the Czech Republic provides similar nonimmigrant status to nationals of the United States.

Tracker

The tracker indicates the progress of this legislation as it moves through the legislative process.

  1. Introduced2025-02-06
  2. Passed House
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Conference
  5. To President
  6. Became Law

CRS Summary

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Introduced in House Feb 6, 2025

hb1056/introduced-in-house.md

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Introduced in House (02/06/2025)

This bill allows a national of the Czech Republic to qualify for E-1 nonimmigrant status if the Czech Republic provides similar nonimmigrant status to U.S. nationals. E-1 classification allows nationals of certain countries (i.e., those with a treaty of commerce and navigation with the United States, those under a qualifying international agreement, or those deemed to qualify through statute) to be admitted solely to engage in international trade, along with their families and employees.

Sponsors

Rep. Steve Cohen (D) sponsors H.R. 1056, and 25 members have co-sponsored it, 14 of them from the day it was introduced.

Committees

H.R. 1056 went before 1 committee: Judiciary.

Judiciary
Judiciary
Referred To · Feb 6, 2025 · 2,181 Bills

Actions

H.R. 1056 has taken 2 actions since Feb 6, 2025.

ChamberAction
Feb 6, 2025
House
Introduced in House
Feb 6, 2025
House
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.Judiciary Committee

Votes

H.R. 1056 has not gone to a roll call.

Titles

H.R. 1056 goes by 2 titles.

  • 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. — Display Title
  • 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. — Official Title as Introduced

Classification

The Congressional Research Service files H.R. 1056 under Immigration, one of its 31 policy areas.

CRS Subjects

CRS assigns every bill one policy area from its 31; H.R. 1056’s is Immigration.

hr1056/policy-areas.txt
ImmigrationAgriculture and FoodAnimalsArmed Forces and National SecurityArts, Culture, ReligionCivil Rights and Liberties, Minority IssuesCommerceCongressCrime and Law EnforcementEconomics and Public FinanceEducationEmergency ManagementEnergyEnvironmental ProtectionFamiliesFinance and Financial SectorForeign Trade and International FinanceGovernment Operations and PoliticsHealthHousing and Community DevelopmentInternational AffairsLabor and EmploymentLawNative AmericansPublic Lands and Natural ResourcesScience, Technology, CommunicationsSocial WelfareSports and RecreationTaxationTransportation and Public WorksWater Resources Development

Constitutional authority

The clause the sponsor cites as Congress’s power to enact H.R. 1056, as entered in the Congressional Record.

[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 25 (Thursday, February 6, 2025)][House]From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]By Mr. COHEN:H.R. 1056.Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuantto the following:To include the Czech Republic in the list of foreign stateswhose nationals are eligible for admission into the UnitedStates as E-1 nonimmigrants if United States nationals aretreated similarly by the Government of the Czech Republic.[Page H556]

Source: congress.gov · legiscan.com