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.
Sponsored By: Senator Welch, Peter [D-VT]
Introduced
Summary
This bill would add Czechia to the list of countries eligible for E-1 treaty trader nonimmigrant admission. It conditions E-1 eligibility on reciprocity by the Czech government and applies the existing E-1 rules so Czech nationals could seek admission as E-1 traders if the Czech Republic grants similar status to U.S. nationals.
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
E-1 visas for Czech nationals
If enacted, this bill would let nationals of Czechia seek admission to the United States as E-1 (treaty trader) nonimmigrants. That access would apply only if the Government of Czechia gives similar nonimmigrant status to U.S. nationals. The bill would not change visa numbers, fees, funding, or set any dates or limits. This change is limited to Czech nationals and depends on reciprocal treatment by Czechia.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Welch, Peter [D-VT]
VT • D
Cosponsors
Sen. Ricketts, Pete [R-NE]
NE • R
Sponsored 2/6/2025
Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT]
CT • D
Sponsored 2/6/2025
Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE]
DE • D
Sponsored 2/6/2025
Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX]
TX • R
Sponsored 2/6/2025
Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX]
TX • R
Sponsored 2/6/2025
Sen. Gallego, Ruben [D-AZ]
AZ • D
Sponsored 6/2/2025
Sen. Boozman, John [R-AR]
AR • R
Sponsored 6/9/2025
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
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