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- H.R.616
H.R.616: American Entrepreneurship and Investment Act of 2015
About This Bill
- Introduced Jan. 28, 2015
- Latest Major Action Feb. 25, 2016
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Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
24 (14 Democrats, 10 Republicans)
Bill Summary
American Entrepreneurship and Investment Act of 2015 Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to make the EB-5 immigrant investor program permanent. Increases the targeted employment area set-aside. Directs the Secretary of Homeland Security to defer to state targeted employment area designations. Directs the Secretary to: (1) establish a preapproval procedure for commercial enterprises that allows a regional center to apply for preapproval...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Feb. 25, 2016 |
Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 114-603.
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| March 17, 2015 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.
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| Jan. 28, 2015 |
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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| Jan. 28, 2015 |
Introduced in the House by Jared Polis (D-Colo.) |