S. 3157Bridging the Gap for New Americans Act

1 recorded action237 of these members are on the 2026 ballotWhat the measure does Read on Congress.gov

Sponsor: Amy Klobuchar [D-MN]
Cosponsors: 5 · 3 Republicans · 2 Democrats
Policy area: Immigration
Committee: Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
Latest action: Oct 17, 2022 · Became Public Law No: 117-210.

IntroducedNov 3, 2021
Passed the SenateJun 23, 2022
Passed the HouseSep 19, 2022
Sent to the PresidentOct 17, 2022
Became lawOct 17, 2022

What the measure doesCRS summary

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.

Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service, describing S. 3157 as public Law on Oct 17, 2022. It is not the text of the measure; a later amendment may have changed what it does.

How every member votedHouse roll call 439

House Sep 19, 2022

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass

Bridging the Gap for New Americans Act

Passed · Two-thirds required

363 Yea 52 Nay 17 not voting

Crossed both parties 52 of 415 voting members broke with their own party: 52 Republicans.

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All members432 members

Democratic220 members

Republican212 members

marks half of the votes cast. A party’s majority is the side most of its voting members took.

Cosponsors5 · 3 Republicans · 2 Democrats

Signing on is not a vote: a member can cosponsor S. 3157 and vote against it. 3 signed when it was filed.

RJohn Cornyn [R-TX]Original2026 profile

DChristopher A. Coons [D-DE]Original2026 profile

RLisa Murkowski [R-AK]Original

DJohn W. Hickenlooper [D-CO]Joined Dec 2, 20212026 profile

RSusan M. Collins [R-ME]Joined Dec 13, 20212026 profile

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S. 3157Bridging the Gap for New Americans Act

What the measure doesCRS summary

How every member votedHouse roll call 439

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass

How the chamber split

Cosponsors5 · 3 Republicans · 2 Democrats

S. 3157Bridging the Gap for New Americans Act

What the measure doesCRS summary

How every member votedHouse roll call 439

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass

How the chamber split

Cosponsors5 · 3 Republicans · 2 Democrats

Who lobbied on S. 31571 organization

Who lobbied on S. 31571 organization