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- H.R.1227
H.R.1227: STAPLE Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 113th Congress
- This bill is primarily about immigration
- Introduced March 15, 2013
- Latest Major Action April 15, 2013
- See the five similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
5 (3 Democrats, 2 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Stopping Trained in America Ph.D.s From Leaving the Economy Act of 2013 or the STAPLE Act - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to exempt from: (1) direct numerical limitations aliens who have earned a Ph.D. degree in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) from a U.S. institution of higher education and who have an offer of employment from a U.S. employer in a field related to such degree; and (2) H-1B visa (specialty...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| April 15, 2013 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration And Border Security.
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| March 15, 2013 |
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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| March 15, 2013 |
Introduced in the House by Erik Paulsen (R-Minn.) |