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117th Congress · Senate

Bridging the Gap for New Americans Act

Subjects: Congressional oversight · Foreign labor · Government information and archives · Government studies and investigations · Labor market · Wages and earnings · Immigration

In plain language

  • Senate bill in the 117th Congress.
  • Requires the Department of Labor to submit to Congress a study on the factors affecting employment opportunities.
  • House passed it on Sep 20, 2022 (substantive).
Official summary (Congressional Research Service)

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 skill-appropriate employment in the United States.

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