House Bill 6715
117th Congress(2021-2022)
Bridging the Gap for New Americans Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Feb 11, 2022
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
6715
Congress
117
Policy Area
Immigration
Immigration
Primary focus of measure is administration of immigration and naturalization matters; immigration enforcement procedures; refugees and asylum policies; travel and residence documentation; foreign labor; benefits for immigrants. Measures concerning smuggling and trafficking of persons may fall under Crime and Law Enforcement policy area. Measures concerning refugees may fall under International Affairs policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
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.
February 11, 2022
02/11/2022
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
02/11/2022
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Dec 30, 2022 4:18:55 AM