On September 13, 2012, the U.S. House of Representatives passed S. 3245 (412-3) – which includes a three year re-authorization of the EB-5 Regional Center Program through September 2015. Having passed by the Senate on August 2, the bill is now on its way to President Obama for signature – likely later this week. Judiciary Committee Chair Lamar Smith (R-TX), Immigration Subcommittee Ranking Member Zoe Lofgren (D-CA), Representative Rick Larsen (D-WA), and Representative Peter Welch (D-VT) all spoke in favor of the EB-5 Regional Center Program re-authorization.
