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HR 184 106th Congress House

Retiree Visa Act of 1999

Official title: To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to permit certain aliens who are at least 55 years of age to obtain a nonimmigrant visitor's visa for a period of 4 years or more.

Introduced: March 3, 1999 See on congress.gov
Immigration Admission of nonimmigrantsAlien laborAliensCanada
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CanadiansDisaster reliefEconomics and Public FinanceEducationEmergency ManagementFamiliesFederal aid programsFederal aid to higher educationGovernment Operations and PoliticsGovernment lendingHealthHealth insuranceHigher educationHome ownershipHousing and Community DevelopmentHousing subsidiesIncomeLabor and EmploymentLawLicensesLong-term care insuranceMarried peoplePoorPublic housingSocial WelfareSocial security eligibilityVisasWelfare eligibility
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This bill died when the 106th Congress ended
It never became law before the 106th Congress (1999–2000) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 4 steps
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Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Feb 25, 1999
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Claims.
Jan 7, 1999
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E60-61)
Jan 6, 1999
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Jan 6, 1999
Introduced in House
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 Latest action February 25, 1999

Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Claims.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Retiree Visa Act of 1999 - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to authorize four-year nonimmigrant visas for an alien who: (1) is at least 55 years old; (2) is a citizen of Canada or a citizen of certain (visa) pilot program countries; (3) owns, or whose spouse owns, a U.S. residence; and (4) has health coverage. Prohibits such an alien from working in the United States or receiving public benefits.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 1
All 1 Democratic 1
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Lofgren, Zoe
California · Mar 3, 1999
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 184: Retiree Visa Act of 1999. 106th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/106-HR-184/
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"H.R. 184: Retiree Visa Act of 1999." 106th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/106-HR-184/.
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H.R. 184, 106th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/106-HR-184/.
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