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H.R.2571

H.R.2571: AMIGOS Act

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About This Bill

Introduced April 15, 2021
Latest Major Action Oct. 19, 2021

Bill Sponsor

David Cicilline (D-R.I.)

Bill Cosponsors

4 (3 Democrats, 1 Republican)

Bill Versions

Referred in Senate - June 24, 2021
Engrossed in House - June 23, 2021
Introduced in House - April 15, 2021

Bill Summary

Advancing Mutual Interests and Growing Our Success Act or the AMIGOS Act This bill makes Portuguese nationals eligible for E-1 and E-2 nonimmigrant visas if the government of Portugal provides similar nonimmigrant status to U.S. nationals. The bill also imposes additional requirements on such visas. An E-1 visa is for individuals entering the United States to engage in international trade, while an E-2 visa is for individuals investing a...

(Source: Library of Congress)

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Bill Actions

Date	Description
Oct. 19, 2021	Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
June 24, 2021	Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
June 23, 2021	Pursuant to section 11 of H. Res. 486, and the motion offered by Mr. McGovern, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 482; H.R. 704; H.R. 961, as amended; H.R. 1314; H.R. 2571, as amended; H.R. 2679, as amended; H.R. 2694; H.R. 2922, as amended; H.R. 3182; H.R. 3239; H.R. 3241, as amended; H.R. 3723; H.R. 3752; H.R. 3841; S. 409; and S. 1340. (consideration: CR H3026-3052; text: CR H3028)
June 23, 2021	Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 486, proceedings on H.R. 2571 are considered vacated.
June 22, 2021	Considered under suspension of the rules.
June 22, 2021	Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2982-2983; text: CR H2982)
June 22, 2021	At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
June 22, 2021	DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2571.
June 22, 2021	Mr. Nadler moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
April 15, 2021	Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
April 15, 2021	Introduced in the House by David Cicilline (D-R.I.)

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