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H.R. 6715 (117th)

Bridging the Gap for New Americans Act

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Introduced

11 February 2022

Last action

11 February 2022 · Introduced

Status

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.

Sponsors

Rep. Katko, John [R-NY-24], Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1], Rep. Crow, Jason [D-CO-6], Rep. Gottheimer, Josh [D-NJ-5], Rep. Salazar, Maria Elvira [R-FL-27], Rep. DeGette, Diana [D-CO-1], Rep. Trone, David J. [D-MD-6], Peter Meijer, Rep. Spartz, Victoria [R-IN-5], Rep. Williams, Nikema [D-GA-5], Sen. Slotkin, Elissa [D-MI]

Subjects

Immigration

Source updated

5 December 2025

Immigration

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.

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Timeline

  1. 11 February 2022

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 11 February 2022

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 11 February 2022

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

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