HR 5448 · 106th Congress · Immigration

New Economy Workforce Act

Introduced 2000-10-11· Sponsored by Rep. Smith, Lamar [R-TX-21]· House

Bill Progress

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Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Claims.(2000-10-17)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] New Economy Workforce Act - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to establish educational priorities for certain family-sponsored immigrants. Requires diversity immigrants to have at least a bachelor's degree. Establishes and sets forth the Secretary of State's verification obligations respecting foreign degrees and educational credentials. Authorizes the Secretary to impose a related fee. Establishes the Foreign Degree Equivalence Account in the Treasury.…

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