H.Res. 481: 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.
Quick Facts:
Bill Sponsor: Rep. Blake Moore (R-UT-1)
Congress: 118
Date Introduced: June 7, 2023
Last Action: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. (June 7, 2023)
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.)
Rep. Annie Kuster (D-NH-2) (June 7, 2023)
Rep. Chris Pappas (D-NH-1) (June 7, 2023)
Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI-8) (June 7, 2023)
Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ-4) (June 7, 2023)
Rep. María Elvira Salazar (R-FL-27) (June 22, 2023)
Rep. Thomas Kean Jr. (R-NJ-7) (July 11, 2023)
Rep. Chellie Pingree (D-ME-1) (July 25, 2023)
Rep. Jen Kiggans (R-VA-2) (Sept. 21, 2023)
Rep. Mike Lawler (R-NY-17) (Nov. 1, 2023)
Rep. Jeff Van Drew (R-NJ-2) (Nov. 14, 2023)
Rep. Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ-5) (March 19, 2024)
Rep. Jim Himes (D-CT-4) (July 22, 2024)