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Introduced
12/08/2022
12/08/2022
In Committee
12/08/2022
12/08/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023
01/03/2023
Introduced Session
117th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To extend immigration benefits to survivors of domestic vio- lence, sexual assault, human trafficking, and other gen- der-based violence, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, the Working for Immigrant Safety and Empowerment (WISE) Act of 2022, aims to remove barriers to immigration status for non-citizen survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, and other crimes who may be eligible for protections under the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) and the Trafficking Victims Protection Act (TVPA). Key provisions include expanding the U visa program, prohibiting detention of certain victims with pending or approved petitions, enhancing confidentiality protections, and strengthening waivers for humanitarian, family unity, or public interest reasons. The bill also expands eligibility and work authorization for survivors seeking T visas, VAWA self-petitions, and special immigrant juvenile status.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (24)
Pramila Jayapal (D)*,
Nanette Barragán (D),
Earl Blumenauer (D),
Salud Carbajal (D),
Sean Casten (D),
Judy Chu (D),
Adriano Espaillat (D),
Chuy García (D),
Sheila Jackson-Lee (D),
Hank Johnson (D),
Barbara Lee (D),
Andy Levin (D),
Carolyn Maloney (D),
Jim McGovern (D),
Grace Meng (D),
Gwen Moore (D),
Jerry Nadler (D),
Grace Napolitano (D),
Eleanor Holmes Norton (D),
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D),
Ilhan Omar (D),
Jimmy Panetta (D),
Jan Schakowsky (D),
Rashida Tlaib (D),
Last Action
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, Agriculture, Education and Labor, Energy and Commerce, and Financial Services, 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. (on 12/08/2022)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/9474/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr9474/BILLS-117hr9474ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr9474/BILLS-117hr9474ih.pdf.pdf |
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