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S.2245: KIWI Act
About This Bill
- Introduced Dec. 18, 2017
- Latest Major Action Aug. 1, 2018
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
7 (2 Democrats, 5 Republicans)
Bill Versions
- Referred in House - July 3, 2018
- Engrossed in Senate - June 28, 2018
- Introduced in Senate - Dec. 18, 2017
Bill Summary
Knowledgeable Innovators and Worthy Investors Act or the KIWI Act (Sec. 2) This bill makes New Zealand nationals eligible to enter the United States as nonimmigrant traders and investors as provided for under the Immigration and Nationality Act if New Zealand provides reciprocal nonimmigrant treatment to U.S. nationals.
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| Aug. 2, 2018 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.
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| Aug. 1, 2018 |
Became Public Law No: 115-226. |
| Aug. 1, 2018 |
Signed by President. |
| July 26, 2018 |
Presented to President.
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| July 23, 2018 |
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
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| July 23, 2018 |
Considered under suspension of the rules.
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| July 23, 2018 |
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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| July 23, 2018 |
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 2245.
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| July 23, 2018 |
Mr. Goodlatte moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
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| July 23, 2018 |
Voice Vote in the HouseOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6620) |
| July 23, 2018 |
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6620-6621)
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| July 3, 2018 |
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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| July 3, 2018 |
Received in the House.
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| July 3, 2018 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.
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| June 29, 2018 |
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
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| June 28, 2018 |
Passed the SenatePassed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. |
| June 28, 2018 |
Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. |
| June 28, 2018 |
Passed the SenatePassed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4700-4701; text: CR S4700) |
| Dec. 18, 2017 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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| Dec. 18, 2017 |
Introduced in the Senate by Mazie K. Hirono (D-Hawaii) |