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S. 2245Became Law

KIWI Act

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What it doesSummary public law (Aug 1, 2018)

Knowledgeable Innovators and Worthy Investors Act or the KIWI Act

(Sec. 2) This bill makes New Zealand nationals eligible to enter the United States as nonimmigrant traders and investors as provided for under the Immigration and Nationality Act if New Zealand provides reciprocal nonimmigrant treatment to U.S. nationals.

What just happenedAug 1, 2018

Became Public Law No: 115-226.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI](D-HI)Sponsor
7 cosponsors2 D5 R
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  1. Aug 1, 2018President

    Became Public Law No: 115-226.

  2. Aug 1, 2018BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 115-226.

  3. Aug 1, 2018President

    Signed by President.

  4. Aug 1, 2018BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Jul 26, 2018Floor

    Presented to President.

  6. Jul 26, 2018President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Jul 23, 2018FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  8. Jul 23, 2018FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6620)

  9. Jul 23, 2018Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H6620)

  10. Jul 23, 2018FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 2245.

  11. Jul 23, 2018FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6620-6621)

  12. Jul 23, 2018FloorH30300

    Mr. Goodlatte moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  13. Jul 3, 2018Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.

    Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement Subcommittee
  14. Jul 3, 2018IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

    Judiciary Committee
  15. Jul 3, 2018FloorH14000

    Received in the House.

  16. Jun 29, 2018Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  17. Jun 28, 2018Floor

    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4700-4701; text: CR S4700)

  18. Jun 28, 2018Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S4700-4701; text: CR S4700)

  19. Jun 28, 2018Discharge

    Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.

    Judiciary Committee
  20. Jun 28, 2018Committee14500

    Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.

    Judiciary Committee
  21. Dec 18, 2017IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

    Judiciary Committee
  22. Dec 18, 2017IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Public LawAug 1, 201849

Knowledgeable Innovators and Worthy Investors Act or the KIWI Act

(Sec. 2) This bill makes New Zealand nationals eligible to enter the United States as nonimmigrant traders and investors as provided for under the Immigration and Nationality Act if New Zealand provides reciprocal nonimmigrant treatment to U.S. nationals.

Passed House without amendmentJul 23, 201881

Knowledgeable Innovators and Worthy Investors Act or the KIWI Act

(Sec. 2) This bill makes New Zealand nationals eligible to enter the United States as nonimmigrant traders and investors as provided for under the Immigration and Nationality Act if New Zealand provides reciprocal nonimmigrant treatment to U.S. nationals.

Passed Senate without amendmentJun 28, 201882

Knowledgeable Innovators and Worthy Investors Act or the KIWI Act

(Sec. 2) This bill makes New Zealand nationals eligible to enter the United States as nonimmigrant traders and investors as provided for under the Immigration and Nationality Act if New Zealand provides reciprocal nonimmigrant treatment to U.S. nationals.

Introduced in SenateDec 18, 2017

Knowledgeable Innovators and Worthy Investors Act or the KIWI Act

This bill makes New Zealand nationals eligible to enter the United States as nonimmigrant traders and investors as provided for under the Immigration and Nationality Act if New Zealand provides reciprocal nonimmigrant treatment to U.S. nationals.

KIWI Act — Informed