S. 3157 · 117th Congress · 2021–2022
Bridging the Gap for New Americans Act
S. 3157 in the 117th Congress (2021–2022) became law — introduced on Nov 3, 2021, sponsored by Amy Klobuchar with 5 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 117th Congress (2021–2022), Joe Biden was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Nov 3, 2021
- Co-sponsors
- 5
- Policy area
- Immigration
- Public law
- Public Law 117-210
What it does
Bridging the Gap for New Americans Act This act 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.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Amy Klobuchar (D-MN). Co-sponsors: 2 Democrats, 3 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedNov 3, 2021
- Passed the SenateJun 23, 2022
- Passed the HouseSep 19, 2022
- Sent to the PresidentOct 17, 2022
- Became lawOct 17, 2022
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 117-210. (Oct 17, 2022)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
House · Sep 19, 2022 · Passed363–52
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Bridging the Gap for New Americans ActHouse · Sep 19, 2022
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Committees
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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