Congress·In Committee·H.R. 3070

Canadian Snowbird Act

Canadian Snowbird Act: Longer U.S. Stays for Canadian Retirees

Apr 29, 2025·View on Congress.gov·Read full text

StalledNext up: A house committeeNo action in 14 months

This bill is currently sitting in the House Judiciary and Ways and Means committees. It has not moved since April 2025, and no action has been taken on it for 14 months. It is considered stalled because committee members have not scheduled a vote to advance it.

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No action since April 2025

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Key Points

This bill would allow Canadian citizens who are at least 50 years old to stay in the United States for up to 240 days (about eight months) every year. Currently, most Canadian visitors are limited to about six months per year.
To qualify, people must own a home or have a rental agreement in the U.S. while still keeping a permanent home in Canada. They must also prove they will not use public welfare benefits or take jobs from U.S. workers while they are visiting.
The plan is designed to help 'snowbirds' who spend winters in warmer states like Florida or Arizona. It also changes tax rules so these visitors are not taxed like U.S. residents just because they stayed longer than the usual limit.
Spouses of eligible Canadians can also join them under the same rules. This makes it easier for couples to spend more time together in their U.S. vacation homes without worrying about breaking immigration or tax laws.

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Milestones

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Apr 29, 2025House

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.

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Apr 29, 2025

Introduced in House

The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.

No votes, news coverage, or related bills recorded for this bill yet.

Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Canadian Snowbird Act

Bill NumberHR 3070

Congress119th Congress

ChamberHouse of Representatives

Latest ActionReferred 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.

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D: 6R: 16

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