H.R. 6429 · 112th Congress · 2011–2012
STEM Jobs Act of 2012
H.R. 6429 in the 112th Congress (2011–2012) has passed the house — introduced on Sep 18, 2012, sponsored by Lamar Smith with 68 co-sponsors. Congress held 3 roll call votes on it.
During the 112th Congress (2011–2012), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Passed the House
- Introduced
- Sep 18, 2012
- Co-sponsors
- 68
- Policy area
- Immigration
What it does
STEM Jobs Act of 2012 - (Sec. 2) Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to make up to 55,000 visas available in FY2014 and subsequent fiscal years to qualified immigrants who: (1) have a doctorate degree in a field of science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM degree) from a U.S.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Lamar Smith (R-TX). Co-sponsors: 1 Democrat, 67 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedSep 18, 2012
- Passed the HouseNov 30, 2012
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 559. (Dec 4, 2012)
How Congress voted
- On Passage
House · Nov 30, 2012 · Passed245–139 - On Motion to Recommit with Instructions
House · Nov 30, 2012 · Failed157–231 - On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
House · Sep 20, 2012 · Failed257–158
Every roll call vote on this bill
- To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to promote innovation, investment, and research in the United…House · Sep 20, 2012
- To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to promote innovation, investment, and research in the United…House · Nov 30, 2012
- To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to promote innovation, investment, and research in the United…House · Nov 30, 2012
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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