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Bridging the Gap for New Americans Act

USA117th CongressHR-6715| House 
| Updated: 2/11/2022
John Katko

John Katko

Republican Representative

New York

Cosponsors (10)
Nikema Williams (Democratic)David J. Trone (Democratic)Victoria Spartz (Republican)Maria Elvira Salazar (Republican)Peter Meijer (Republican)Diana DeGette (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Elissa Slotkin (Democratic)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)Jason Crow (Democratic)

Education and Workforce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Bridging the Gap for New Americans Act This bill requires the Department of Labor to submit to Congress a study on the factors affecting employment opportunities for certain individuals with professional credentials obtained in a non-U.S. country, specifically individuals who are lawfully present noncitizens or naturalized U.S. citizens. The study shall include policy recommendations for better enabling such individuals to obtain skill-appropriate employment in the United States.
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Timeline
Feb 11, 2022
Introduced in House
Feb 11, 2022
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
Oct 17, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-3157
Presented to President.
  • February 11, 2022
    Introduced in House


  • February 11, 2022
    Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.


  • October 17, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-3157
    Presented to President.

Immigration

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Bridging the Gap for New Americans Act

USA117th CongressHR-6715| House 
| Updated: 2/11/2022
Bridging the Gap for New Americans Act This bill requires the Department of Labor to submit to Congress a study on the factors affecting employment opportunities for certain individuals with professional credentials obtained in a non-U.S. country, specifically individuals who are lawfully present noncitizens or naturalized U.S. citizens. The study shall include policy recommendations for better enabling such individuals to obtain skill-appropriate employment in the United States.
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Timeline
Feb 11, 2022
Introduced in House
Feb 11, 2022
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
Oct 17, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-3157
Presented to President.
  • February 11, 2022
    Introduced in House


  • February 11, 2022
    Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.


  • October 17, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-3157
    Presented to President.
John Katko

John Katko

Republican Representative

New York

Cosponsors (10)
Nikema Williams (Democratic)David J. Trone (Democratic)Victoria Spartz (Republican)Maria Elvira Salazar (Republican)Peter Meijer (Republican)Diana DeGette (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Elissa Slotkin (Democratic)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)Jason Crow (Democratic)

Education and Workforce Committee

Immigration

Related Bills

  • S 117-3157: Bridging the Gap for New Americans Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Congressional oversightForeign laborGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsLabor marketWages and earnings