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S.3157 - Bridging the Gap for New Americans Act117th Congress (2021-2022) |

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Sponsor: Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN] (Introduced 11/03/2021)
Committees: Senate - Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions
Latest Action: House - 09/19/2022 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.  (All Actions)
Roll Call Votes: There has been 1 roll call vote
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Summary: S.3157 — 117th Congress (2021-2022)All Information (Except Text)

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Passed Senate (06/23/2022)

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.