Bills · HR 1056
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 1056Immigration
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.
INTRO FEB 6· LAST ACTION FEB 6
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LEGISLATIVE PROGRESS
STEP 2 / 8Introduced
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it could boost trade and economic ties between the United States and the Czech Republic. By making it easier for businesspeople from both countries to travel and conduct trade, it could lead to more business opportunities, investments, and job creation in sectors involved in international commerce.
If this bill becomes law, it opens a new avenue for specific types of business travel and trade that wasn't available before. If it doesn't pass, the existing visa rules remain, potentially making it more cumbersome for businesses in both countries to expand their trading relationships and limiting opportunities for reciprocal economic growth.
KEY PROVISIONS
3AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Includes the Czech Republic on the list of foreign states whose citizens can apply for E1 nonimmigrant visas.
This expands the list of countries eligible for a specific trade visa, opening up new possibilities for international business.
PROVISION 02
Requires the Government of the Czech Republic to provide similar nonimmigrant status to U.S. citizens for this change to take effect.
This ensures fairness and reciprocal benefits, meaning both countries' citizens receive comparable treatment for trade-related visas.
PROVISION 03
Applies to 'nonimmigrant traders,' referring to the specific E1 visa category for individuals engaging in substantial international trade.
It clarifies the specific type of visa and activity that this bill addresses, targeting business and trade professionals rather than general immigration.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 25
D· Tennessee
YRS IN OFFICE
19
BILLS LED
57
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 88%
DEM 11 REP 14 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSFEB 6
Introduced in House
FEB 6
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 1056
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedFeb 6, 2025
Last actionFeb 6, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · JUDICIARY COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED FEB 6, 2025
House BillHR 1056Immigration
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.
INTRODUCED FEB 6, 2025· LAST ACTION FEB 6, 2025
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READING
1 min
COSPONSORS
25
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