'Canadian Snowbird Act' proposed in U.S. Congress
U.S. lawmakers are proposing a bill that would allow some Canadian snowbirds to stay in the United States longer, in hopes of rebuilding cross-border tourism and supporting local economies.
The Canadian Snowbird Visa Act proposes to extend the length of time eligible Canadian citizens aged 50 and over could visit the U.S. without a visa to 240 days, up from the current 182 days that are permitted each year.
Republican Congresswoman Elise Stefanik of New York’s 21st District, which borders both Vermont and Canada, was among lawmakers who introduced the bill April 29 in the U.S. House of Representatives. She says Canadians are “critically important” to tourism and industry in the district she represents.
“Providing Canadians who own homes and property in the United States with extra time to visit and boost our economy will help revive Canadian tourism to the United States,” Stefanik said in a press release last month.
https://www.ctvnews.ca/canada/article/canadian-snowbird-act-proposed-in-us-congress/?taid=681f57340e27c40001c80661
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Oh the irony! 
