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H.R.2181: STAPLE Act
About This Bill
- Introduced April 30, 2015
- Latest Major Action June 1, 2015
- See the five similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
3 (2 Democrats, 1 Republican)
Bill Summary
Stopping Trained in America Ph.D.s From Leaving the Economy Act of 2015 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)
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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June 1, 2015 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.
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April 30, 2015 |
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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April 30, 2015 |
Introduced in the House by Erik Paulsen (R-Minn.) |