Asylum Seeker Work Authorization Act of 2023
This bill allows asylum seekers not in detention to obtain work authorization 30 days after filing their asylum application, provided their application isn't deemed frivolous. It directly affects individuals seeking asylum in the U.S. who are awaiting a final decision on their case. The authorization remains valid until the asylum application receives a final denial, including any administrative or court appeals. This changes the prior system where many asylum seekers faced prolonged work restrictions while their cases were processed.
Bill status
in committee
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Introduction
Mar 2023
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Floor Vote
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Introduced Mar 1, 2023
Last action Mar 1, 2023
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Committee
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Mar 1, 2023
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
lower
Mar 1, 2023
Introduced
Introduced in House
lower
1 primary · 33 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
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Chellie Pingree
DDemocratic
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Adam Smith
DDemocratic
Co
Adriano Espaillat
DDemocratic
Co
Becca Balint
DDemocratic
Co
C. A. Dutch Ruppersberger
DDemocratic
Co
Daniel S. Goldman
DDemocratic
Co
David J. Trone
DDemocratic
Co
Dean Phillips
DDemocratic
Co
Deborah K. Ross
DDemocratic
Co
Delia C. Ramirez
DDemocratic
Co
Earl Blumenauer
DDemocratic
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