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BRAIN Act

Introduced: August 3, 1999 Introduced by: Lofgren, Zoe Democratic · California See on congress.gov
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It never became law before the 106th Congress (1999–2000) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Aug 11, 1999
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Claims.
Aug 3, 1999
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Aug 3, 1999
Introduced in House
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service
Bringing Resources from Academia to the Industry of Our Nation Act or the BRAIN Act - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to establish a pilot program under which certain aliens completing a postsecondary degree in mathematics, science, engineering, or computer science may have their nonimmigrant status adjusted to permit U.S. employment for up to five years in such fields.

Sets forth related employer filing and enforcement provisions.

Establishes in the Treasury the High-Tech Education Fund Account.

What's happening now August 11, 1999

Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Claims.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 2
All 2 Democratic 2
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Pelosi, Nancy
California · Aug 3, 1999
 D
Thompson, Mike
California · Aug 3, 1999
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 2687: BRAIN Act. 106th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/106-HR-2687/
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