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IDEAL Act

12/19/2024, 9:05 AM

Summary of Bill HR 6742

The IDEAL Act, also known as Bill 118 hr 6742, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress that aims to address issues related to immigration and employment. The main goal of the bill is to create a new visa program for foreign students who graduate from US universities with advanced degrees in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields.

Under the IDEAL Act, eligible foreign students would be able to apply for a visa that allows them to work in the United States for a certain period of time after graduation. This visa program is intended to help retain highly skilled individuals in the US workforce and fill gaps in the STEM labor market.

In addition to the visa program, the IDEAL Act also includes provisions to streamline the visa application process for foreign students and improve coordination between government agencies involved in immigration and employment. The bill aims to make it easier for foreign students to navigate the US immigration system and find employment opportunities in their field of study. Overall, the IDEAL Act is designed to support the US economy by attracting and retaining talented individuals in STEM fields, while also addressing the needs of foreign students who wish to contribute their skills and knowledge to the American workforce.

Current Status of Bill HR 6742

Bill HR 6742 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since December 13, 2023. Bill HR 6742 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on December 13, 2023.  Bill HR 6742's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. as of December 17, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 6742

Total Number of Sponsors
2
Democrat Sponsors
2
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 6742

Primary Policy Focus

Health

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