HR. 4867In Committee
PHDs First Act
Plain-English overview
What this bill does
Directs immigration policy to prioritize holders of doctoral degrees for first consideration under the PHDs First Act
Key points
- Direct immigration prioritization
Current status
Where it stands
Status
In Committee
Latest action
2025-08-01 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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