# 117-hr-6693: Asylum Seeker Work Authorization Act of 2022

117-hr-6693, Asylum Seeker Work Authorization Act of 2022, is a 117th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Pingree, Chellie [D-ME-1] (D-ME); status Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship. (as of 2025-11-18).

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## Facts
- Bill: 117-hr-6693
- Congress: 117
- Title: Asylum Seeker Work Authorization Act of 2022
- Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
- Introduced: 2022-02-09
- Sponsor: Rep. Pingree, Chellie [D-ME-1] (D-ME)
- Cosponsors: 5
- Policy area: Immigration
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2025-11-18

## 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.

## Cosponsors (5)

- Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2] (D-MA), 2022-02-09T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Omar, Ilhan [D-MN-5] (D-MN), 2022-02-09T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Jayapal, Pramila [D-WA-7] (D-WA), 2022-02-28T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Escobar, Veronica [D-TX-16] (D-TX), 2022-09-13T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Bonamici, Suzanne [D-OR-1] (D-OR), 2022-10-28T00:00:00.000Z

## Related bills

- 117-hr-3537: Accelerating Access to Critical Therapies for ALS Act
- 117-hr-7791: Access to Baby Formula Act of 2022
- 117-hr-263: Big Cat Public Safety Act
- 117-hr-8404: Respect for Marriage Act
- 117-hr-8685: Afghan Adjustment Act
- 117-hr-8373: Right to Contraception Act

## Sources
- [117-hr-6693 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/6693)

## Related
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- [117-hr-7791: Access to Baby Formula Act of 2022](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/117-hr-7791)
- [117-hr-263: Big Cat Public Safety Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/117-hr-263)
- [117-hr-8404: Respect for Marriage Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/117-hr-8404)
- [117-hr-8685: Afghan Adjustment Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/117-hr-8685)
- [117-hr-8373: Right to Contraception Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/117-hr-8373)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/117-hr-6693 (as of 2025-11-18).