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 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

Date Description
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration Policy and Enforcement.
Sept. 14, 2012

Introduced in the House by Zoe Lofgren (D-Calif.)

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