HRES 901
117th Congress
House
Immigration
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that BridgeUSA exchange programs are vital to the economy and national interests of the United States, and that Congress should prioritize robust support to ensure equitable opportunities for Americans and people from other countries.
Everywhere this bill has been
3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Nov 1, 2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
Feb 2, 2022
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Feb 2, 2022
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that (1) BridgeUSA exchange programs are vital to the economy and national interests of the United States, (2) BridgeUSA should continue with robust support from the Department of State to further those national interests, and (3) the processing of J-1 BridgeUSA visas should be prioritized at U.S. Embassies and consulates to ensure the program's public diplomacy goals are met.
It also expresses that Congress and implementing partners should be consulted on any major changes to BridgeUSA programs given the significant national security and economic impacts of the program.
What's happening now
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
Committees of jurisdiction
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