Bill · H.R. 5335· House(119-HR-5335)
PERU Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 9/11/2025
- Last activity
- 9/11/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Sponsored by
- Nellie Pou
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 2
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "PERU Act of 2025," seeks to add Peru to the list of foreign states eligible for specific nonimmigrant status. It focuses on E-1 and E-2 trader and investor visas. The change is conditional upon the Government of Peru providing similar nonimmigrant status to United States nationals.
Yes· 3 of 5
Would business owners be better off under this?+4
The bill benefits business owners by providing a pathway for Peruvian traders and investors to operate in the U.S.
Does this make trade with other countries easier?+4
The bill facilitates trade by allowing Peruvian nationals to qualify for E-1 and E-2 trader and investor visas.
Would immigrants be better off under this?+3
The bill creates new nonimmigrant visa opportunities for nationals of Peru.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Expanded Visa Eligibility: The bill would allow nationals of Peru to be eligible for admission into the United States as E-1 and E-2 nonimmigrants, provided the Government of Peru treats U.S. nationals similarly (Section 2).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Conditional Implementation: The benefits described are contingent upon the Government of Peru providing similar nonimmigrant status to nationals of the United States, meaning the impact is not guaranteed (Section 2).
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
- 7/9/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/11/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Carlos GimenezRepublican · Florida
Maria SalazarRepublican · Florida