WASHINGTON – U.S. Florida Republican Sen. Rick Scott launched bipartisan laws aimed toward extending the allowable keep for Canadian “snowbirds” in Florida and different U.S. states, in a transfer to spice up the state’s economic system and tourism trade.
The Canadian Snowbirds Act would allow eligible retired Canadian residents to stay in the US for an extra two months annually past the present six-month restrict. U.S. Sens. Mark Kelly and Ruben Gallego, each Arizona Democrats, are co-sponsoring the invoice.
“Florida has lengthy been a second dwelling for a whole bunch of 1000’s of snowbirds from our northern neighbor who flock to the Sunshine State to benefit from the nice climate, stunning seashores, and all that we’ve to supply as a vacation spot for these having fun with their golden years,” Scott mentioned.
He emphasised that these annual guests contribute “billions of {dollars} into our economic system and help so many roles for native households within the tourism trade.”
Scott underscored the potential financial advantages of the prolonged keep.
“The Canadian Snowbirds Act will enable our beloved snowbirds an prolonged keep to drive extra {dollars} into the state, help extra jobs, and put much more cash in Floridians’ pockets because of President Trump’s new No Tax on Ideas coverage,” Scott mentioned.
“I stay up for passing this simple proposal that reinforces tourism, helps native companies, and ensures Florida stays a prime vacation spot for our northern neighbors,” he mentioned.
Roughly 3.3 million Canadians go to Florida yearly, and the proposed laws seeks to capitalize on this current tourism base.
