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.)
Bill status
in committee
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Introduction
Jun 2023
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Introduced Jun 7, 2023
Last action Jun 7, 2023
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Jun 7, 2023
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Jun 7, 2023
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1 primary · 12 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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Legislator
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State
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P
Blake D. Moore
RRepublican
Co
Ann M. Kuster
DDemocratic
Co
Chellie Pingree
DDemocratic
Co
Chris Pappas
DDemocratic
Co
Christopher H. Smith
RRepublican
Co
James A. Himes
DDemocratic
Co
Jefferson Van Drew
RRepublican
Co
Jennifer A. Kiggans
RRepublican
Co
Josh Gottheimer
DDemocratic
Co
Maria Elvira Salazar
RRepublican
Co
Michael Lawler
RRepublican
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