HR 4309 United States House · 118th Congress

ASPIRE Act

The ASPIRE Act (HR 4309) allows asylum seekers in the U.S. to obtain work permits 30 days after filing their asylum application, valid until a final denial (including appeals). It directly affects individuals applying for asylum who face prolonged processing times. The bill allocates $2 billion to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) for hiring more asylum officers and improving processing capacity, and $10 billion to the Department of Homeland Security for shelter, food, and transportation services for migrants encountered at borders. These provisions aim to reduce asylum backlogs and provide immediate support to asylum seekers while their cases are reviewed.

Issues: ✓ Immigration

Sub-Topics: Work Authorization Sanctuary Policies Refugees & Asylum

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

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Jun 2023

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Introduced Jun 22, 2023 Last action Jun 22, 2023

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Jun 22, 2023

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Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

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Jun 22, 2023

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1 primary · 2 co-sponsors