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H.R. 4498 (116th)

Promoting Tourism to Enhance our Economy Act of 2019

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Introduced

25 September 2019

Last action

28 October 2019 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.

Sponsors

Rep. Sires, Albio [D-NJ-13], Rep. Yoho, Ted S. [R-FL-3], Rep. Deutch, Theodore E. [D-FL-22], Rep. Pallone, Frank [D-NJ-6], Rep. Pascrell, Bill, Jr. [D-NJ-9], Rep. Shalala, Donna E. [D-FL-27], Rep. Soto, Darren [D-FL-9], Rep. Sherman, Brad [D-CA-32]

Subjects

Immigration

Source updated

3 January 2025

Immigration

Summary

Promoting Tourism to Enhance our Economy Act of 2019 This bill establishes a nonimmigrant visa for qualified Canadian citizens. The Department of Homeland Security may admit as a visitor a Canadian citizen who (1) is at least 55 years old, (2) maintains a residence in Canada, (3) owns a U.S. residence or has signed a rental agreement for the duration of the stay, (4) is not inadmissible or deportable under various provisions, (5) will not engage in U.S. employment, and (6) will not seek U.S. assistance or benefits. Such visitors may be admitted for up to 240 days out of any single 365-day period.

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Timeline

  1. 25 September 2019

    Introduced

    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.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 25 September 2019

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 25 September 2019

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 28 October 2019

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.

    Source: Committee

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  • Introduced in House (text)

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