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Greg Stanton (D-AZ)

EB–5 Regional Center Program Advisory Committee Authorization Act

H.R. 6992 · House bill Immigration

A Democratic bill with 4 Republican cosponsors · See all 8 cosponsors

Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

In committee

Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.

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Its path through Congress

  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill establishes an EB-5 Regional Center Program Advisory Committee within U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. The committee is tasked with advising, consulting, and making recommendations to the Director regarding the EB-5 Regional Center Program. Members include representatives from various levels of government and specific regional center categories. The committee will function through various subcommittees that address administration, impact, and policy issues. Additionally, the committee is required to submit annual reports and provide quarterly briefings to Congress. This committee will exist until all benefits under specific sections of the Immigration and Nationality Act are adjudicated.

Yes· 3 of 7

  • Scored +5

    Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?

    The bill requires the publication of a public version of the annual report and quarterly briefings to Congress.

  • Scored +3

    Would business owners be better off under this?

    The advisory committee aims to improve program efficiency and compliance, benefiting EB-5 regional center stakeholders.

  • Scored +3

    Is this likely to create jobs?

    The committee is tasked with monitoring and improving job creation and retention through the EB-5 program.

The opposite

No question was scored the opposite.