VoterlyS. 3157: Bridging the Gap for New Americans Act
117th Congress · Sponsored from Minnesota · Became law
What this bill does
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.
Key facts
- Status Became law
- Introduced 2021-11-03
- Policy area Immigration
- Cosponsors 5
- Latest action Became Public Law No: 117-210.
Sponsor
Who funds the sponsor?
Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN] introduced S. 3157. On Voterly you can see their top campaign donors from public Federal Election Commission records — individuals, PACs, and industry groups (follow the money) — and compare that with how they vote.
See Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN]'s donors & voting record →
Campaign donations show who helps fund the sponsor's election; they are not the same as who drafted or lobbied for the bill text. Lobbying disclosures are separate public records.
Take a position & compare alignment
Agree or disagree with S. 3157? Go to the homepage to record your view and compare your stance with how your representatives vote. See Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN]'s profile to vote on their bills and check your alignment % with the sponsor.
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Frequently asked questions
What does S. 3157 do?
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 …
Who sponsored S. 3157?
Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN] (D) of Minnesota is the lead sponsor.
How do I find out who funds or lobbies for S. 3157?
Campaign-finance records (Federal Election Commission) show who funds the bill's sponsor. Separately, federal lobbying disclosures filed under the Lobbying Disclosure Act list the companies and lobbyists who reported lobbying on specific bills. Voterly links the sponsor's donors; lobbying records are public at the U.S. Senate and House lobbying databases.
Is S. 3157 now law?
Yes — the latest action indicates S. 3157 became law.