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Returning Worker Accountability Act of 2023

1/4/2024, 2:30 PM

Summary of Bill HR 2758

Bill 118 HR 2758, also known as the Returning Worker Accountability Act of 2023, aims to address the issue of accountability for workers who return to the United States after being deported. The bill seeks to establish a system for tracking and monitoring the re-entry of deported individuals, in order to ensure that they are complying with immigration laws and regulations.

Under the provisions of the bill, deported individuals who attempt to re-enter the United States would be required to register with immigration authorities and provide information about their previous deportation and any criminal history. This information would be used to determine whether the individual is eligible for re-entry and to monitor their activities while in the country.

The bill also includes provisions for increased penalties for individuals who are found to be in violation of immigration laws, including deportation and potential criminal charges. Additionally, the bill calls for increased resources for immigration enforcement agencies to better track and monitor deported individuals who attempt to re-enter the country. Overall, the Returning Worker Accountability Act of 2023 aims to strengthen immigration enforcement efforts and hold individuals accountable for their actions related to re-entering the United States after deportation.

Congressional Summary of HR 2758

Returning Worker Accountability Act of 2023

This bill makes various changes to the H-2B visa program (temporary nonagricultural services), including by requiring the Department of Homeland Security to use biometric data to vet workers to identify any aliases and vet any discovered aliases for issues relating to national security, criminal history, and inadmissibility.

Current Status of Bill HR 2758

Bill HR 2758 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 20, 2023. Bill HR 2758 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on April 20, 2023.  Bill HR 2758's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. as of April 20, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 2758

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
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 2758

Primary Policy Focus

Immigration

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 2758

Returning Worker Accountability Act of 2023
Returning Worker Accountability Act of 2023
To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to make the exception for returning workers permanent, and for other purposes.

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