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H.R.6412: Attracting the Best and Brightest Act of 2012
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 112th Congress
- This bill is primarily about immigration
- Introduced Sept. 14, 2012
- Latest Major Action Oct. 2, 2012
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
65 (All Democrats)
Bill Summary
Attracting the Best and Brightest Act of 2012 - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to make up to 50,000 visas available to qualified immigrants who: (1) possess a graduate degree at the level of master's or higher in a field of science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM degree) from a qualifying U.S. research institution of higher education; (2) have an employment offer from a U.S. employer in a field related to such...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration Policy and Enforcement.
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Sept. 14, 2012 |
Introduced in the House by Zoe Lofgren (D-Calif.) |