H.R. 6715 · 117th Congress
Bridging the Gap for New Americans Act
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- John Katko
- Introduced
- 2022-02-11
- Latest action
- 2022-02-11 · Introduced in House
Summary
Bridging the Gap for New Americans Act
This bill 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.