S255-118

Introduced

To authorize certain aliens seeking asylum to be employed in the United States while their applications are being adjudicated.

118th Congress Introduced Feb 2, 2023

Analysis under review: This bill has generated analysis that may be too generic or incomplete. Clause-level evidence remains available below.

Summary

What This Bill Does

The bill creates employment authorization for aliens seeking asylum Section 208(d)(2) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. It relies on grants, reporting requirements, and compliance mandates. The main policy areas are National Security, Civil Rights, and Defense.

Who Benefits and How

National security and critical infrastructure stakeholders affected by the bill could face lower compliance burdens and Immigrants, asylum seekers, and border communities affected by the bill could face lower compliance burdens.

Who Bears the Burden and How

Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause would take on compliance duties and Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause could face increased risk.

Key Provisions

  • Creates employment authorization for aliens seeking asylum Section 208(d)(2) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C.

Evidence Chain:

This summary is generated from the full bill text using AI analysis. Expand "Detailed Analysis" below for identified beneficiaries/burden bearers with clause-level evidence links.

At a Glance

What This Bill Does

The bill creates employment authorization for aliens seeking asylum Section 208(d)(2) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C.

Key Policy Areas

National Security, Civil Rights, Defense

Primary Purpose

The bill creates employment authorization for aliens seeking asylum Section 208(d)(2) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C.

Policy Domains

National Security Civil Rights Defense

Whole bill

Identified Gains
  • National security and critical infrastructure stakeholders affected by the bill
  • Immigrants, asylum seekers, and border communities affected by the bill
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Immigrants, asylum seekers, and border communities affected by the bill:
National security and critical infrastructure stakeholders affected by the bill:
Identified Costs
  • Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause
  • Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause
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Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause:
Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause:

Legislative Progress

Introduced
Introduced Committee Passed
Feb 2, 2023

Ms. Collins (for herself, Ms. Sinema, and Mr. King) introduced …

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Bill Structure & Actor Mappings

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Domains
National Security Civil Rights Defense

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