Canadian Snowbird Act

Hozzl · 2025-05-22T13:07:36Z

Explore the details of House Bill 3070 Canadian Snowbird Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Immigration. Stay informed on legislative developments.

5/22/2025, 1:07 PM

Summary of Bill HR 3070

The bill titled "To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to authorize admission of Canadian retirees as long-term visitors for pleasure described in section 101(a)(15)(B) of such Act, and for other purposes" was introduced in the 119th Congress on April 29, 2025.

Congressional Summary of HR 3070

Canadian Snowbird Act

This bill authorizes the Department of Homeland Security to admit into the United States qualifying Canadian citizens as long-term nonimmigrant visitors.

A qualifying Canadian citizen is an individual who (1) is at least 50 years old, (2) maintains a Canadian residence, (3) owns a U.S. residence or has rented a U.S. accommodation for the duration of the individual's stay, (4) is not inadmissible or deportable, (5) will not engage in employment or labor for hire in the United States other than for a non-U.S.-based person or entity by whom the Canadian citizen was employed in Canada or for whom the Canadian citizen performed services in Canada, and (6) will not seek certain forms of assistance or benefits. A qualified individual may be admitted for up to 240 days during any single 365-day period.

The spouse of such an individual may be admitted under the same terms, except that the spouse is not required to separately satisfy the requirement for owning or renting a residence in the United States.

An individual admitted into the United States under this bill shall have nonresident alien tax status.

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Current Status of Bill HR 3070

Bill HR 3070 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 29, 2025. Bill HR 3070 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on April 29, 2025. Bill HR 3070's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. as of April 29, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 3070

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 3070

Primary Policy Focus

Immigration

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 3070

To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to authorize admission of Canadian retirees as long-term visitors for pleasure described in section 101(a)(15)(B) of such Act, and for other purposes.

Comments

Kehlani Horowitz

758

11 months ago

I don't like this bill, it's gonna mess up my plans to travel to Canada for the winter. It's not fair!

Penny Hsu

804

11 months ago

I don't understand why this bill is necessary. It seems like a bad idea.

Raelynn Pickett

734

11 months ago

I don't get why this bill is being passed. It's gonna make it easier for Canadian snowbirds to stay longer in the US, but what about us Americans? We already have enough issues with immigration and now this bill is gonna make it even harder for us to enjoy our own country. I don't think this is fair at all. It's gonna have a negative impact on our economy and our communities. This bill needs to be reconsidered before it's too late. #HRBill3070 #CanadianSnowbirdAct The long term affects of this bill are going to be detrimental to American citizens and our way of life.