H.R. 1401 · 114th Congress · 2015–2016
JOLT Act of 2015
H.R. 1401 in the 114th Congress (2015–2016) was introduced on Mar 17, 2015, sponsored by Joseph J. Heck with 112 co-sponsors.
During the 114th Congress (2015–2016), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Mar 17, 2015
- Co-sponsors
- 112
- Policy area
- Immigration
What it does
Jobs Originated through Launching Travel Act of 2015 or the JOLT Act of 2015 Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to authorize the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to admit into the United States a qualifying Canadian citizen over 50 years old and spouse for a period not to exceed 240 days (in a single 365-day period) if the person maintains a Canadian residence and owns a U.S. residence or has rented a U.S.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Joseph J. Heck (R-NV). Co-sponsors: 58 Democrats, 54 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 17, 2015
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security. (Apr 21, 2015)
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- S. 1300: Adoptive Family Relief Act
- H.R. 158: Visa Waiver Program Improvement Act of 2015
- H.R. 213: Fairness for High-Skilled Immigrants Act of 2015
- H.R. 483: Filipino Veterans Family Reunification Act of 2015
- H.R. 1148: Michael Davis, Jr. in Honor of State and Local Law Enforcement Act
- H.R. 3011: Kate's Law
- H.R. 3069: Notario Victim Relief Act
- H.R. 3151: Arrest Statistics Reporting Act of 2015
- H.R. 3159: Kerrie Orozco Act
- H.R. 3785: Correcting Hurtful and Alienating Names in Government Expression (CHANGE) Act
Committees
- Judiciary Committee
More
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