HR 6715
117th Congress
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Bridging the Gap for New Americans Act
Introduced: February 11, 2022
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Feb 11, 2022
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
Feb 11, 2022
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
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.
What's happening now
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
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