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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.

1/4/2025, 11:17 AM

Summary of Bill HR 10415

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.

Current Status of Bill HR 10415

Bill HR 10415 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since December 16, 2024. Bill HR 10415 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on December 16, 2024.  Bill HR 10415's most recent activity was 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. as of December 16, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 10415

Total Number of Sponsors
2
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
2
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 10415

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 10415

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.
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.

Comments

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Jream Knowles

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1 year ago

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 obtaining employment authorization?