House Bill 3993
115th Congress(2017-2018)
American Samoa Investment Act of 2017
Introduced
Introduced in House on Oct 6, 2017
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
3993
Congress
115
Policy Area
Immigration
Immigration
Primary focus of measure is administration of immigration and naturalization matters; immigration enforcement procedures; refugees and asylum policies; travel and residence documentation; foreign labor; benefits for immigrants. Measures concerning smuggling and trafficking of persons may fall under Crime and Law Enforcement policy area. Measures concerning refugees may fall under International Affairs policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
American Samoa Investment Act of 2017
This bill amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to include U.S. nationals among the eligible employees of an EB-5 commercial enterprise.
The EB-5 program provides an employment-based immigration preference for aliens who establish a commercial enterprise in the United States that will benefit the economy and create full-time employment for at least 10 U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents.
October 6, 2017
10/16/2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.
10/06/2017
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
10/06/2017
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
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