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S3157: Bridging the Gap for New Americans Act
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S3157
Bridging the Gap for New Americans Act

1
Roll Calls
254
Yea (latest vote)
37
Nay (latest vote)
House
2022-09-19 – 2022-09-19

About S3157

Bridging the Gap for New Americans Act

Policy Area: Immigration

Sponsor: Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN] (D-MN)

Latest Action (2022-10-17): Became Public Law No: 117-210.

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 skill-appropriate employment in the United States.

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

Who Voted How on S3157

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Vote Breakdown — S3157

How members voted on S3157. 298 total positions across all roll calls for this bill.

Member Date Question Vote Result
Robert B. Aderholt (R-Alabama) 2022-09-19 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Jake Auchincloss (D-Massachusetts) 2022-09-19 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Mark E. Amodei (R-Nevada) 2022-09-19 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Alma S. Adams (D-North Carolina) 2022-09-19 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Pete Aguilar (D-California) 2022-09-19 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Rick W. Allen (R-Georgia) 2022-09-19 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Jodey C. Arrington (R-Texas) 2022-09-19 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Sanford D. Bishop (D-Georgia) 2022-09-19 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Cliff Bentz (R-Oregon) 2022-09-19 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Stephanie I. Bice (R-Oklahoma) 2022-09-19 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Lauren Boebert (R-Colorado) 2022-09-19 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Nay Passed
Gus M. Bilirakis (R-Florida) 2022-09-19 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Vern Buchanan (R-Florida) 2022-09-19 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Suzanne Bonamici (D-Oregon) 2022-09-19 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Joyce Beatty (D-Ohio) 2022-09-19 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Andy Barr (R-Kentucky) 2022-09-19 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Julia Brownley (D-California) 2022-09-19 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Ami Bera (D-California) 2022-09-19 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Brian Babin (R-Texas) 2022-09-19 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Nay Passed
Donald S. Beyer (D-Virginia) 2022-09-19 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Mike Bost (R-Illinois) 2022-09-19 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Brendan F. Boyle (D-Pennsylvania) 2022-09-19 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Don Bacon (R-Nebraska) 2022-09-19 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Jim Banks (R-Indiana) 2022-09-19 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Nay Passed
Nanette Diaz Barragán (D-California) 2022-09-19 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Jack Bergman (R-Michigan) 2022-09-19 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Andy Biggs (R-Arizona) 2022-09-19 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Nay Passed
Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Delaware) 2022-09-19 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Ted Budd (R-North Carolina) 2022-09-19 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Not Voting Passed
Troy Balderson (R-Ohio) 2022-09-19 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
James R. Baird (R-Indiana) 2022-09-19 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Tim Burchett (R-Tennessee) 2022-09-19 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Shontel M. Brown (D-Ohio) 2022-09-19 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Ken Calvert (R-California) 2022-09-19 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
James E. Clyburn (D-South Carolina) 2022-09-19 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Kat Cammack (R-Florida) 2022-09-19 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Nay Passed
John R. Carter (R-Texas) 2022-09-19 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Tom Cole (R-Oklahoma) 2022-09-19 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Ed Case (D-Hawaii) 2022-09-19 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Jim Costa (D-California) 2022-09-19 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Emanuel Cleaver (D-Missouri) 2022-09-19 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Henry Cuellar (D-Texas) 2022-09-19 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Kathy Castor (D-Florida) 2022-09-19 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Yvette D. Clarke (D-New York) 2022-09-19 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Steve Cohen (D-Tennessee) 2022-09-19 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Joe Courtney (D-Connecticut) 2022-09-19 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
André Carson (D-Indiana) 2022-09-19 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Judy Chu (D-California) 2022-09-19 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Eric A. "Rick" Crawford (R-Arkansas) 2022-09-19 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Joaquin Castro (D-Texas) 2022-09-19 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed

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Frequently Asked

What is S3157?

S3157 is the Bridging the Gap for New Americans Act, introduced in the Senate of the 119th U.S. Congress by Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN] (D-MN). 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.

Who sponsored S3157?

S3157 was sponsored by Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN] (D-MN). Cosponsors and roll-call positions are listed on this page.

What is the current status of S3157?

As of 2022-10-17, S3157 Became Public Law No: 117-210..

How did Congress vote on S3157?

S3157 has had 1 roll-call vote on record. The most recent: 2022-09-19 — 2/3 Yea-And-Nay (Passed).

What policy area does S3157 cover?

S3157 is categorized under "Immigration." Browse other bills in this area at /topic-immigration/.

Where can I see all member positions on S3157?

Each member’s vote is shown on this page, with party affiliation, state, and the official vote question. Click any member to see their full voting record.