If the EIR becomes a reality, I wouldn't be surprised if the FAA followed suite at some point. They are very keen on harmonisation and EASA commonality these days. Last years "line up and wait" etc, etc.
I'm doing my IR as we speak, but the pace has been admittedly rather slow. This trip has certainly re-inforced the idea to ramp it up. With a bit of luck I could be done by late summer, maybe..