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US HR9474

US HR9474
WISE Act of 2022 Working for Immigrant Safety and Empowerment Act of 2022


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Introduced
12/08/2022
In Committee
12/08/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
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)

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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