To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide that employment authorization is only available to aliens who are lawfully present in the United States, and for other purposes.

12/17/2024, 9:05 AM
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, Ways and Means, Education and the Workforce, Transportation and Infrastructure, and Oversight and Accountability, 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.
Bill 118 hr 10415, also known as the Employment Authorization Act, aims to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to restrict employment authorization to only those aliens who are lawfully present in the United States. This means that individuals who are not legally allowed to be in the country would no longer be eligible to work legally.

The bill seeks to tighten restrictions on who can obtain employment authorization in the United States, with the goal of ensuring that only those who are in the country legally are able to work. This is intended to address concerns about unauthorized individuals taking jobs away from American citizens and legal residents.

In addition to restricting employment authorization, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to immigration and nationality. These additional provisions are not specified in the summary, but may include measures to strengthen border security, streamline the immigration process, or address other issues related to immigration policy. Overall, the Employment Authorization Act is aimed at ensuring that only individuals who are lawfully present in the United States are able to work legally, in an effort to uphold the integrity of the country's immigration system.
Congress
118

Number
HR - 10415

Introduced on
2024-12-16

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, Ways and Means, Education and the Workforce, Transportation and Infrastructure, and Oversight and Accountability, 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.
Bill 118 hr 10415, also known as the Employment Authorization Act, aims to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to restrict employment authorization to only those aliens who are lawfully present in the United States. This means that individuals who are not legally allowed to be in the country would no longer be eligible to work legally.

The bill seeks to tighten restrictions on who can obtain employment authorization in the United States, with the goal of ensuring that only those who are in the country legally are able to work. This is intended to address concerns about unauthorized individuals taking jobs away from American citizens and legal residents.

In addition to restricting employment authorization, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to immigration and nationality. These additional provisions are not specified in the summary, but may include measures to strengthen border security, streamline the immigration process, or address other issues related to immigration policy. Overall, the Employment Authorization Act is aimed at ensuring that only individuals who are lawfully present in the United States are able to work legally, in an effort to uphold the integrity of the country's immigration system.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide that employment authorization is only available to aliens who are lawfully present in the United States, and for other purposes.

Comments

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Jream Knowles
@kynross_lavender_highland87289
I don't agree with this bill. It's important for everyone to have the opportunity to work and provide for themselves and their families. How will this bill impact job opportunities for those who are lawfully present but may face challenges in obtaini...

Recent Activity

Latest Action12/16/2024
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, Ways and Means, Education and the Workforce, Transportation and Infrastructure, and Oversight and Accountability, for a period to be subsequently de...