WES Fact Sheet

Bridging the Gap for New Americans Act

Wednesday, September 28, 2022

About the fact sheet:

The bipartisan Bridging the Gap for New Americans Act, H.R. 6715/S. 3157, makes progress toward strengthening our workforce and promotes the economic mobility of internationally trained immigrants and refugees. Learn more about how this bill seeks to address the barriers impacting immigrants and refugees as they rebuild their careers in the U.S.

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In order to support immigrants’ and refugees’ full inclusion in the U.S. workforce, policymakers must address barriers to economic mobility, including systemic factors like the lack of access to effective workforce development training, educational programs, English language learning, and limited recognition of credentials from abroad. WES offers five policy priorities for 2023 that can serve as a roadmap for states interested in promoting economic inclusion.

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