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Prohibition on Work Authorization for Unlawfully Present Individuals

This act prohibits the issuance of work authorizations to individuals who have been determined to be unlawfully present in the United States. This means that people who have previously resided in the country without proper documentation will not be able to legally work, potentially impacting the labor market and job availability for citizens.
Key points
Prohibits work authorizations for individuals found to have been unlawfully present in the U.S.
Applies to individuals whose unlawful presence was confirmed in an immigration proceeding.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_7582
Sponsor: Rep. Burgess, Michael C. [R-TX-26]
Process start date: 2024-03-07