Bill · H.R. 3221· House(119-HR-3221)
ICELAND Act
- Introduced
- 5/6/2025
- Last activity
- 5/6/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Sponsored by
- Chellie Pingree
- Cosponsors
- - 4 - 2
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, titled the "Iceland Commercial and Economic Leadership for Arctic and National Development Act" or the "ICELAND Act," proposes changes to immigration status eligibility. It seeks to include Iceland in the list of foreign states whose nationals can enter the United States as E1 and E2 nonimmigrants. This inclusion is conditional upon the Government of Iceland providing similar nonimmigrant status to nationals of the United States.
Yes· 3 of 5
Would business owners be better off under this?+4
The bill benefits business owners by providing a specific visa pathway for traders and investors from Iceland.
Does this make trade with other countries easier?+4
The bill facilitates trade by making Icelandic nationals eligible for E1 and E2 nonimmigrant status.
Would immigrants be better off under this?+3
The bill creates a new pathway for Icelandic nationals to enter the United States for business purposes.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Expanded Visa Eligibility: Under Section 2, nationals of Iceland would be considered eligible for admission into the United States as E1 and E2 nonimmigrants. This provides a specific pathway for traders and investors from Iceland to enter the country.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Conditional Implementation: According to Section 2, the benefits for Icelandic nationals are contingent upon the Government of Iceland providing similar nonimmigrant status to United States nationals. This means the impact is dependent on the actions and policies of a foreign government.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Business Owners+4Good For Immigrants+3
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves International Trade+4Improves International Alliances+3
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Pathway To Citizenship+2
- 7/2/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/12/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/5/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/15/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 5/6/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Joe CourtneyDemocrat · Connecticut
Earl CarterRepublican · Georgia
Julie JohnsonDemocrat · Texas
Rick LarsenDemocrat · Washington
Gregory MurphyRepublican · North Carolina
Dina TitusDemocrat · Nevada