Canadians over 50 could stay in the U.S. up to 240 days
In committeeH.R. 3070Latest action
Sponsor: Laurel M. Lee · Representative · FL
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Official title: Canadian Snowbird Act
119th Congress
Topics: Immigration
Introduced:
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HR 3070 would let Canadians 50+ stay in the U.S. up to 240 days per year instead of the current 182-day limit.
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What does this do?
This bill would raise the allowed U.S. stay for qualifying Canadian visitors from 182 days to 240 days out of every 365-day period. They could not work for a U.S. employer, but could do remote work for a Canadian employer they already had. They would also be treated as non-residents for U.S. tax purposes.
Who does it affect?
Canadian citizens who are at least 50 years old could qualify, along with their spouses. To be eligible, they would need to keep a home in Canada, have a place to stay in the U.S., and not collect U.S. federal public benefits.
Why does it matter?
Extending the allowed stay changes how long Canadian retirees can be present in the U.S. before they must return home. Treating them as tax non-residents means they would not be taxed on their income the way a U.S. resident would be.
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Where does it stand?
- IntroducedApr 29, 2025
- House committeeYou are here · Apr 29, 2025
- House vote
- Senate
- The president's desk
Right now: a House committee is reviewing it. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the president.
Latest action: — Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.