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117-hr-6715117th Congress

Bridging the Gap for New Americans Act

Sponsored By: Representative Katko, John [R-NY-24]

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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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Bill Overview

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Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Katko, John [R-NY-24]

NY • R

Cosponsors

  • Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1]

    PA • R

    Sponsored 2/11/2022

  • Rep. Crow, Jason [D-CO-6]

    CO • D

    Sponsored 2/11/2022

  • Rep. Gottheimer, Josh [D-NJ-5]

    NJ • D

    Sponsored 2/11/2022

  • Rep. Salazar, Maria Elvira [R-FL-27]

    FL • R

    Sponsored 3/24/2022

  • Rep. DeGette, Diana [D-CO-1]

    CO • D

    Sponsored 4/18/2022

  • Rep. Trone, David J. [D-MD-6]

    MD • D

    Sponsored 7/19/2022

  • Rep. Meijer, Peter [R-MI-3]

    MI • R

    Sponsored 7/21/2022

  • Rep. Spartz, Victoria [R-IN-5]

    IN • R

    Sponsored 7/21/2022

  • Rep. Williams, Nikema [D-GA-5]

    GA • D

    Sponsored 9/19/2022

  • Sen. Slotkin, Elissa [D-MI]

    MI • D

    Sponsored 10/4/2022

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