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ICELAND Act
12/30/2022, 3:49 AM
Summary of Bill HR 6430
The ICELAND Act, also known as Bill 117 hr 6430, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to strengthen the relationship between the United States and Iceland, particularly in the areas of defense and security cooperation.
The ICELAND Act calls for increased military cooperation between the two countries, including joint training exercises and information sharing. It also aims to enhance diplomatic ties and promote economic partnerships between the US and Iceland.
Additionally, the bill includes provisions for the United States to provide assistance to Iceland in areas such as cybersecurity and counterterrorism. It also emphasizes the importance of maintaining a strong presence in the Arctic region, where both countries have shared interests. Overall, the ICELAND Act seeks to solidify the longstanding partnership between the United States and Iceland, and to further strengthen their collaboration in areas of mutual interest.
The ICELAND Act calls for increased military cooperation between the two countries, including joint training exercises and information sharing. It also aims to enhance diplomatic ties and promote economic partnerships between the US and Iceland.
Additionally, the bill includes provisions for the United States to provide assistance to Iceland in areas such as cybersecurity and counterterrorism. It also emphasizes the importance of maintaining a strong presence in the Arctic region, where both countries have shared interests. Overall, the ICELAND Act seeks to solidify the longstanding partnership between the United States and Iceland, and to further strengthen their collaboration in areas of mutual interest.
Congressional Summary of HR 6430
Iceland Commercial and Economic Leadership for Arctic and National Development Act or the ICELAND Act
This bill establishes that a national of Iceland shall be eligible for an E visa (for an investor or trader who is a national of a foreign country with a treaty of commerce and navigation with the United States) if Iceland provides a similar nonimmigrant status to U.S. nationals.
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Current Status of Bill HR 6430
Bill HR 6430 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 19, 2022. Bill HR 6430 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on January 19, 2022. Bill HR 6430's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship. as of November 1, 2022
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 6430
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
8Democrat Cosponsors
4Republican Cosponsors
4Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 6430
Primary Policy Focus
ImmigrationAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 6430
ICELAND Act
ICELAND Act
Iceland Commercial and Economic Leadership for Arctic and National Development Act
To include Iceland 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 Iceland, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 6430
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