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S.3157: Bridging the Gap for New Americans Act
About This Bill
- Introduced Nov. 3, 2021
- Latest Major Action Oct. 17, 2022
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
5 (2 Democrats, 3 Republicans)
Bill Versions
- Engrossed in Senate - June 23, 2022
- Introduced in Senate - Nov. 3, 2021
Bill Summary
Bridging the Gap for New Americans Act This act 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...
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| Oct. 17, 2022 |
Presented to President.
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| Sept. 19, 2022 |
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 363 - 52 (Roll no. 439).
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| Sept. 19, 2022 |
Considered as unfinished business.
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| Sept. 19, 2022 |
Considered under suspension of the rules.
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| Sept. 19, 2022 |
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 363 - 52 (Roll no. 439). (text: CR H7912)
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| Sept. 19, 2022 |
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7945-7946)
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| Sept. 19, 2022 |
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7912-7914)
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| Sept. 19, 2022 |
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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| Sept. 19, 2022 |
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
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| Sept. 19, 2022 |
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 3157.
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| Sept. 19, 2022 |
Mr. Scott (VA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
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| July 12, 2022 |
Held at the desk.
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| July 12, 2022 |
Received in the House.
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| July 11, 2022 |
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
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| June 23, 2022 |
Passed the SenatePassed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. |
| June 23, 2022 |
Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent. |
| June 23, 2022 |
Passed the SenatePassed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S3148-3149) |
| June 23, 2022 |
Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3148-3149) |
| Nov. 3, 2021 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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| Nov. 3, 2021 |
Introduced in the Senate by Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) |