S. 482: A bill to include Czechia in the list of foreign states whose nationals are eligible for admission into the United States as E-1 nonimmigrants if United States nationals are treated similarly by the Government of Czechia.
A Senate bill (S.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | Senate bill (S.) |
| Originating chamber | Senate |
| Introduced | 2025-02-06 |
| Sponsor | Sen. Welch, Peter [D-VT] |
| Policy area | Immigration |
| Cosponsors | 7 |
| Latest action | 2025-02-06 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. |
| Last updated | 2025-07-21 |
Summary
An official summary for this measure has not been published by Congress. The full text is available on congress.gov.
Cosponsors (7)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Pete Ricketts | R NE (original cosponsor) 2025-02-06 |
| Richard Blumenthal | D CT (original cosponsor) 2025-02-06 |
| Christopher A. Coons | D DE (original cosponsor) 2025-02-06 |
| John Cornyn | R TX (original cosponsor) 2025-02-06 |
| Ted Cruz | R TX (original cosponsor) 2025-02-06 |
| Ruben Gallego | D AZ 2025-06-02 |
| John Boozman | R AR 2025-06-09 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S. 482 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
Frequently asked questions
What is S. 482?
S. 482 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: A bill to include Czechia in the list of foreign states whose nationals are eligible for admission into the United States as E-1 nonimmigrants if United States nationals are treated similarly by the Government of Czechia..
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 482 are available on congress.gov.
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