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Asylum Seeker Work Authorization Act of 2023

USA118th CongressS-255| Senate 
| Updated: 2/2/2023
Susan M. Collins

Susan M. Collins

Republican Senator

Maine

Cosponsors (3)
Angus S. King (Independent)Kyrsten Sinema (Independent)Lisa Murkowski (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Asylum Seeker Work Authorization Act of 2023 This bill provides expedited work authorization to certain asylum applicants, specifically those who (1) entered the United States at a designated port of entry, or (2) have been continuously physically present in the United States since this bill's enactment. Such individuals, if they meet other requirements (e.g., are not in detention and have filed an application for work authorization), shall be eligible to receive work authorization 30 days after filing an asylum application. By contrast, other asylum applicants (e.g., an individual who entered the United States after this bill's enactment at a place other than a designated port of entry) must wait 180 days after filing an asylum application to be eligible for work authorization, as required under current law for all asylum applicants. Furthermore, asylum applicants who meet all the requirements to receive expedited authorization shall be entitled to work authorization. By contrast, other asylum applicants may, but are not entitled to, receive work authorization, as specified under current law for all asylum applicants.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-3048
Asylum Seeker Work Authorization Act of 2019

Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-3665
Asylum Seeker Work Authorization Act of 2022
Feb 2, 2023
Introduced in Senate
Feb 2, 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S235-236)
Mar 1, 2023

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 118-1325
Introduced in House
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-3048
    Asylum Seeker Work Authorization Act of 2019


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-3665
    Asylum Seeker Work Authorization Act of 2022


  • February 2, 2023
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 2, 2023
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S235-236)


  • March 1, 2023

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 118-1325
    Introduced in House

Immigration

Asylum Seeker Work Authorization Act of 2023

USA118th CongressS-255| Senate 
| Updated: 2/2/2023
Asylum Seeker Work Authorization Act of 2023 This bill provides expedited work authorization to certain asylum applicants, specifically those who (1) entered the United States at a designated port of entry, or (2) have been continuously physically present in the United States since this bill's enactment. Such individuals, if they meet other requirements (e.g., are not in detention and have filed an application for work authorization), shall be eligible to receive work authorization 30 days after filing an asylum application. By contrast, other asylum applicants (e.g., an individual who entered the United States after this bill's enactment at a place other than a designated port of entry) must wait 180 days after filing an asylum application to be eligible for work authorization, as required under current law for all asylum applicants. Furthermore, asylum applicants who meet all the requirements to receive expedited authorization shall be entitled to work authorization. By contrast, other asylum applicants may, but are not entitled to, receive work authorization, as specified under current law for all asylum applicants.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-3048
Asylum Seeker Work Authorization Act of 2019

Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-3665
Asylum Seeker Work Authorization Act of 2022
Feb 2, 2023
Introduced in Senate
Feb 2, 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S235-236)
Mar 1, 2023

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 118-1325
Introduced in House
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-3048
    Asylum Seeker Work Authorization Act of 2019


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-3665
    Asylum Seeker Work Authorization Act of 2022


  • February 2, 2023
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 2, 2023
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S235-236)


  • March 1, 2023

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 118-1325
    Introduced in House
Susan M. Collins

Susan M. Collins

Republican Senator

Maine

Cosponsors (3)
Angus S. King (Independent)Kyrsten Sinema (Independent)Lisa Murkowski (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

Immigration

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted