Religious Workforce Protection Act

Hozzl · 2025-05-05T13:20:28Z

Explore the details of House Bill 2672 Religious Workforce Protection Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Immigration. Stay informed on legislative developments.

5/5/2025, 1:20 PM

Summary of Bill HR 2672

The Religious Workforce Protection Act, designated as H.R. 2672 in the 119th Congress and introduced on April 7, 2025, aims to safeguard the rights and liberties of religious workers. Specific directives and provisions outlined in the bill focus on ensuring protections for employees in religious organizations, addressing issues related to religious discrimination and accommodation in the workplace. Further details can be accessed through the bill's official PDF at https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hr2672/BILLS-119hr2672ih.pdf.

Congressional Summary of HR 2672

Religious Workforce Protection Act

This bill allows the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to extend the nonimmigrant visa status of certain religious workers.

Under current law, if specified conditions are met, nonimmigrant religious workers may receive a visa for a period not to exceed five years. The bill allows DHS to grant an extension until the individual’s application for adjustment of status to permanent resident or an immigrant visa has been processed and a decision has been made. To be eligible for the extension, the individual must be (1) the beneficiary of a certain type of immigrant petition, and (2) eligible for such immigrant status absent the application of certain numerical limitations.

Such individuals who have pending adjustment of status applications are also granted certain job flexibilities, such as the ability to change employers. Individuals who have previously departed the U.S. due to the expiration of their visa are exempt from the one-year foreign residence requirement to renew their visa.

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Current Status of Bill HR 2672

Bill HR 2672 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 7, 2025. Bill HR 2672 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on April 7, 2025. Bill HR 2672's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. as of April 7, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 2672

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 2672

Primary Policy Focus

Immigration

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 2672

To authorize the continuation of lawful nonimmigrant status for certain religious workers affected by the backlog for religious worker immigrant visas.