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A bill to include Czechia in the list of foreign states whose nationals are eligible for admission into the United States as E-1 nonimmigrants if United States nationals are treated similarly by the Government of Czechia.
2/7/2025, 11:56 AM
Summary of Bill S 482
Bill 119 s 482, also known as the "Czechia E-1 Nonimmigrant Visa Act," aims to include Czechia in the list of foreign states whose nationals are eligible for admission into the United States as E-1 nonimmigrants. E-1 nonimmigrant visas are for individuals who are coming to the US solely to engage in substantial trade between the US and their home country.
The bill stipulates that Czech nationals will be eligible for E-1 visas if United States nationals are treated similarly by the Government of Czechia. This means that Czechia must provide reciprocal treatment for US nationals seeking to engage in trade with Czechia.
By including Czechia in the list of eligible countries for E-1 visas, the bill aims to promote trade and economic relations between the US and Czechia. This could potentially benefit businesses and individuals from both countries by facilitating easier access to the US market for Czech nationals and vice versa. Overall, the bill seeks to strengthen the economic ties between the US and Czechia by ensuring fair and reciprocal treatment for nationals of both countries seeking to engage in trade activities.
The bill stipulates that Czech nationals will be eligible for E-1 visas if United States nationals are treated similarly by the Government of Czechia. This means that Czechia must provide reciprocal treatment for US nationals seeking to engage in trade with Czechia.
By including Czechia in the list of eligible countries for E-1 visas, the bill aims to promote trade and economic relations between the US and Czechia. This could potentially benefit businesses and individuals from both countries by facilitating easier access to the US market for Czech nationals and vice versa. Overall, the bill seeks to strengthen the economic ties between the US and Czechia by ensuring fair and reciprocal treatment for nationals of both countries seeking to engage in trade activities.
Current Status of Bill S 482
Bill S 482 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 6, 2025. Bill S 482 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on February 6, 2025. Bill S 482's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. as of February 6, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 482
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
5Democrat Cosponsors
2Republican Cosponsors
3Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 482
Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 482
A bill to include Czechia in the list of foreign states whose nationals are eligible for admission into the United States as E-1 nonimmigrants if United States nationals are treated similarly by the Government of Czechia.
A bill to include Czechia in the list of foreign states whose nationals are eligible for admission into the United States as E-1 nonimmigrants if United States nationals are treated similarly by the Government of Czechia.
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