IIUSA Advocacy Alert – September 13, 2018
Today House of Representatives Appropriations Committee Chairman Rodney Frelinghuysen (R-NJ) announced the Committee will introduce legislation to fund the government through December 7, 2018. 
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The continuing resolution includes language that extends authorization of the EB-5 Regional Center Program. While this extension is temporary, it gives IIUSA and its partners renewed opportunities to push for a long-term reauthorization for the critical immigration and economic development program after the elections in the lame duck and new 116th Congress.
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Once the House of Representatives passes this measure, it will go to the Senate for consideration and then on to the President for his signature.
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IIUSA staff is actively supporting a clean reauthorization on Capitol Hill in recent weeks and days to ensure the EB-5 program continues to be authorized, and working toward meaningful reform and long-term authorization.
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Today’s announcement from the House of Representatives is good news. If you have any questions about this update, do not hesitate to to contact advocacy@iiusa.org or call Interim Executive Director, Aaron Grau, directly at (202) 795-9661.
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Advocacy Toolkit
Click the links below for IIUSA advocacy resources
- Economic Impact Map – Find out how much EB-5 capital has gone to your state and Congressional district between FY2010-2015.
- Contact Congress – Use our tools to make your voice heard by your Representatives.
- 1,000+ Supporters – Find out who from your state is an active supporter of EB-5.
- Success Stories – Economic development and job creation is happening across the country thanks to EB-5. See how here.
- Key Issues – View our full slate of industry consensus policy positions on EB-5.
- Words of Support – Elected officials, economic development professionals, and other business leaders from across the country know that EB-5 is working.
- Advocacy Brochure – Going to meet with an elected official? Bring an advocacy brochure.
