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This bill was enacted into law on 2022-10-17

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Main Subject: Immigration

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.

Library of Congress Actions

President
Oct. 17 2022	Became Public Law No: 117-210. Signed by President. Presented to President.

BecameLaw
Oct. 17 2022	Became Public Law No: 117-210. Signed by President.

Floor
Sep. 19 2022	Passed/agreed to in House: 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)
Jun. 23 2022	Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S3148-3149)

House floor actions Actions

Floor
Oct. 17 2022	Presented to President.
Sep. 19 2022	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 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) Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7945-7946) 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. DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 3157. Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7912-7914) Mr. Scott (VA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Jul. 12 2022	Held at the desk. Received in the House.

Senate Actions

Floor
Jul. 11 2022	Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Jun. 23 2022	Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S3148-3149)