S 3157
117th Congress
Senate
Immigration
Congressional oversight
Foreign labor
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Labor market
Wages and earnings
Bridging the Gap for New Americans Act
Introduced: November 3, 2021
Introduced by:
Klobuchar, Amy
Democratic
· Minnesota
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Everywhere this bill has been
20 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Oct 17, 2022
Became Public Law No: 117-210.
Oct 17, 2022
Signed by President.
Oct 17, 2022
Presented to President.
Sep 19, 2022
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sep 19, 2022
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 363 - 52 (Roll no. 439). (text: CR H7912)
Sep 19, 2022
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 363 - 52 (Roll no. 439).(text: CR H7912)
Sep 19, 2022
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7945-7946)
Sep 19, 2022
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Sep 19, 2022
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 3157.
Sep 19, 2022
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7912-7914)
Sep 19, 2022
Mr. Scott (VA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Jul 12, 2022
Held at the desk.
Jul 12, 2022
Received in the House.
Jul 11, 2022
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Jun 23, 2022
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S3148-3149)
Jun 23, 2022
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S3148-3149)
Jun 23, 2022
Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3148-3149)
Jun 23, 2022
Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Nov 3, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Nov 3, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Votes taken on this bill
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| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 19, 2022 | House · vote #439 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass | Passed | 363–52 | See who voted → |
Plain-English summary
Bridging the Gap for New Americans Act
This act 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
Became Public Law No: 117-210.
Committees of jurisdiction
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