Bill · H.R. 1056· House(119-HR-1056)
To include the Czech Republic in the list of foreign states whose nationals are eligible for admission into the United States as E1 nonimmigrants if United States nationals are treated similarly by the Government of the Czech Republic.
- Introduced
- 2/6/2025
- Last activity
- 2/6/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Sponsored by
- Steve Cohen
- Cosponsors
- - 11 - 15
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill proposes adding the Czech Republic to the list of foreign countries whose nationals can be admitted into the United States as E1 nonimmigrants. This change would only happen if the Government of the Czech Republic offers similar treatment to United States nationals. The legislation was introduced in the House of Representatives on February 6, 2025. It specifically amends how the Czech Republic is considered under a specific section of the Immigration and Nationality Act.
Yes· 3 of 8
Does this make trade with other countries easier?+3
Directly aims to expand trade-related immigration opportunities.
Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?+2
Strengthens bilateral trade relations and diplomatic ties with the Czech Republic.
Would business owners be better off under this?+2
Facilitates easier international trade and business operations for those with ties to the Czech Republic.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Section 1: This section allows nationals of the Czech Republic to be eligible for admission into the United States as E1 nonimmigrants. This could be positive because it creates a pathway for trade and mobility between the two nations, provided that the Czech Republic offers similar status to United States nationals.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Section 1: The provided text does not explicitly mention any negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups of people in the United States.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves International Trade+3Improves International Alliances+2Improves Diplomatic Engagement+1
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Business Owners+2Good For Immigrants+2
- Economy And Finance
- Increases Job Creation+2Improves Economic Growth+1Improves Small Business Support+1
- 9/24/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/2/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/24/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 12/15/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/23/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/16/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/2/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/13/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/25/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 3/18/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/7/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/6/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- 14 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Don BaconRepublican · Nebraska
John CarterRepublican · Texas
Jim CostaDemocrat · California
Gerald ConnollyDemocrat · Virginia
Lloyd DoggettDemocrat · Texas
Brian FitzpatrickRepublican · Pennsylvania
Mike FloodRepublican · Nebraska
Glenn GrothmanRepublican · Wisconsin
Lance GoodenRepublican · Texas
Andrew GarbarinoRepublican · New York
Daniel GoldmanDemocrat · New York
Ashley HinsonRepublican · Iowa
Abraham HamadehRepublican · Arizona
Julie JohnsonDemocrat · Texas
William KeatingDemocrat · Massachusetts
John LarsonDemocrat · Connecticut
Nicholas LangworthyRepublican · New York
John MoolenaarRepublican · Michigan
Seth MoultonDemocrat · Massachusetts
Richard McCormickRepublican · Georgia
Nathaniel MoranRepublican · Texas
Deborah RossDemocrat · North Carolina
Thomas SuozziDemocrat · New York
Michael TurnerRepublican · Ohio
David ValadaoRepublican · California
Marc VeaseyDemocrat · Texas