118th Congress · HOUSE BILLBILL

H.R. 1828POWER Act

To protect victims of crime or serious labor violations from removal during Department of Homeland Security enforcement actions, and for other purposes.

Immigration
Introduced Mar 28, 2023
Last action Mar 28, 2023
Pipeline · Bill → Law
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Referred
Mar 28, 2023
Judiciary
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SummaryCRS Summary

This bill expands protections for non-U.S. nationals (aliens under federal law) who are victims of crimes or serious workplace violations. U visas (nonimmigrant visas for certain crime victims) shall be available to individuals who have suffered substantial harm related to workplace claims. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) may allow a non-U.S. national to work and temporarily remain in the United States if the individual (1) has filed for a U visa or T visa (nonimmigrant visas for victims of human trafficking), or (2) has filed or is a material witness to a workplace claim or civil claim arising from criminal activity and is helpful to authorities investigating the claim. The bil...

Provisions · 3 sectionsIntroduced in House
Timeline · 2 actions
Mar 28, 2023
Introduced in House
Mar 28, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.