Costa Issues Statement on Introduction of the AMIGOS Act

Congressman Jim Costa (CA-16) released the following statement after partnering with Congressman David Cicilline (RI-01) and Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) to introduce the Advancing Mutual Interests and Growing Our Success (AMIGOS) Act:

"This bipartisan, bicameral bill will help create more American jobs and increase investment across the country, while also strengthening the bonds between United States and Portugal," said Costa. "Portuguese-Americans have made significant contributions to our communities in the Valley and throughout the United States. I'm confident that this commonsense legislation will bring increased shared prosperity to both our great countries."

The AMIGOS Act will grant Portuguese citizens eligibility for E-1 and E-2 Visas, which allow individuals to enter the United States to conduct "substantial trade" or invest a "substantial amount of capital" respectively.

Congressman Costa represents an active Portuguese American community in California's San Joaquin Valley and is a Co-Chair of the Congressional Portuguese American Caucus.