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Stateless Protection Act: New Rights and Legal Status in the US

This act aims to regularize the status of stateless persons in the United States, ensuring their access to fundamental rights and human dignity. It provides a pathway to legal status, work authorization, and travel documents, significantly improving their daily lives and opportunities. Additionally, the act seeks to prevent future statelessness.
Key points
Stateless individuals in the US can obtain protected status, granting them legal residency and protection from deportation.
Granting protected status automatically leads to lawful permanent residency, opening a path to naturalization after 3 years.
Stateless persons will receive work authorization for at least 5 years and travel documents, facilitating international travel.
The act aims to prevent statelessness, including by facilitating US citizenship for children born abroad or found in the US who are stateless.
Applications for protected status will be processed without fees, and individuals in removal proceedings can request a stay of removal.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_9671
Sponsor: Rep. Raskin, Jamie [D-MD-8]
Process start date: 2022-12-22
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Stateless Protection Act of 2022

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_9671.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-12-22.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Stateless individuals in the US can obtain protected status, granting them legal residency and protection from deportation.
  • Granting protected status automatically leads to lawful permanent residency, opening a path to naturalization after 3 years.
  • Stateless persons will receive work authorization for at least 5 years and travel documents, facilitating international travel.
  • The act aims to prevent statelessness, including by facilitating US citizenship for children born abroad or found in the US who are stateless.
  • Applications for protected status will be processed without fees, and individuals in removal proceedings can request a stay of removal.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Raskin, Jamie [D-MD-8].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in House

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

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