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Asylum Seeker Work Authorization Act of 2022
Sponsored By: Representative Pingree, Chellie [D-ME-1]
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Summary
Asylum Seeker Work Authorization Act of 2022 This bill directs the Department of Homeland Security to provide employment authorization for eligible asylum applicants. Currently, such individuals are not entitled to employment authorization but may be granted such by the Department of Justice. Such employment authorization must last for at least two years and be renewable for two-year terms during the period necessary to adjudicate the applicant's asylum claim. The bill also shortens the waiting period for receiving employment authorization to 30 days from the filing of the asylum application.
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Bill Overview
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Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Pingree, Chellie [D-ME-1]
ME • D
Cosponsors
Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2]
MA • D
Sponsored 2/9/2022
Rep. Omar, Ilhan [D-MN-5]
MN • D
Sponsored 2/9/2022
Rep. Jayapal, Pramila [D-WA-7]
WA • D
Sponsored 2/28/2022
Rep. Escobar, Veronica [D-TX-16]
TX • D
Sponsored 9/13/2022
Rep. Bonamici, Suzanne [D-OR-1]
OR • D
Sponsored 10/28/2022
Roll Call Votes
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