HRES 481 United States House · 118th Congress

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that BridgeUSA exchange programs are vital to the economy and national interests of the United States, and that Congress should prioritize robust support to ensure equitable opportunities for Americans and people from other countries.

Summary
This resolution states that BridgeUSA programs are vital to the economy and to U.S. national interests. The resolution also states that U.S. embassies and consulates should prioritize processing J-1 visas for such programs. (BridgeUSA is the name for what was formerly known as the Exchange Visitor Program. Participants from other countries come to the United States to participate in various exchange programs, such as exchange programs for professors, trainees, interns, and au pairs.)
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Jun 2023
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Introduced Jun 7, 2023 Last action Jun 7, 2023
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Jun 7, 2023
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Jun 7, 2023
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