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Improving Opportunities for New Americans Act of 2021
12/31/2022, 4:58 AM
Summary of Bill HR 4179
Bill 117 hr 4179, also known as the Improving Opportunities for New Americans Act of 2021, aims to support and empower immigrants in the United States by providing them with resources and opportunities to succeed. The bill focuses on improving access to education, job training, and other services for new Americans.
One key aspect of the bill is the establishment of a grant program to fund organizations that provide services to immigrants, such as English language classes, job training, and legal assistance. These grants would help support organizations that are already working to help immigrants integrate into American society.
Additionally, the bill seeks to improve access to higher education for immigrants by expanding eligibility for federal student aid programs. This would make it easier for immigrants to pursue higher education and gain the skills they need to succeed in the workforce. Overall, the Improving Opportunities for New Americans Act of 2021 aims to provide immigrants with the support they need to thrive in the United States. By investing in education, job training, and other services, the bill seeks to empower immigrants to reach their full potential and contribute to the country's economy and society.
One key aspect of the bill is the establishment of a grant program to fund organizations that provide services to immigrants, such as English language classes, job training, and legal assistance. These grants would help support organizations that are already working to help immigrants integrate into American society.
Additionally, the bill seeks to improve access to higher education for immigrants by expanding eligibility for federal student aid programs. This would make it easier for immigrants to pursue higher education and gain the skills they need to succeed in the workforce. Overall, the Improving Opportunities for New Americans Act of 2021 aims to provide immigrants with the support they need to thrive in the United States. By investing in education, job training, and other services, the bill seeks to empower immigrants to reach their full potential and contribute to the country's economy and society.
Congressional Summary of HR 4179
Improving Opportunities for New Americans Act of 2021
This bill requires the Department of Labor to study and report on the factors affecting employment opportunities for immigrants and refugees with professional credentials obtained in other counties, including policy recommendations for assisting those individuals in obtaining skill-appropriate employment in the United States.
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Current Status of Bill HR 4179
Bill HR 4179 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 25, 2021. Bill HR 4179 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on June 25, 2021. Bill HR 4179's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor. as of June 25, 2021
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 4179
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
14Democrat Cosponsors
10Republican Cosponsors
4Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4179
Primary Policy Focus
Labor and EmploymentAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4179
To direct the Secretary of Labor, in coordination with other agencies, to conduct a study on the factors affecting the employment opportunities in the United States of immigrants and refugees who have professional credentials obtained in foreign countries, and for other purposes.
Improving Opportunities for New Americans Act of 2021
Improving Opportunities for New Americans Act of 2021
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 4179
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