Bridging the Gap for New Americans Act

This law focuses on helping immigrants and refugees with foreign professional credentials find U.S. jobs that match their skills. The Secretary of Labor, working with the Departments of State, Education, Health and Human Services, Commerce, Homeland Security, the Internal Revenue Service, and the Social Security Administration must study factors affecting employment for these individuals. The study will analyze five years of employment history, barriers to using foreign credentials, available public and private resources, and provide policy recommendations. The department must work with nonprofits and State agencies, protect study data, and submit a public report to Congress and post it on the Department of Labor website within 18 months of enactment.