Noncitizen survivors of abuse, trafficking, and serious crimes could get work permits faster. Many would face less risk of detention or deportation while their cases are pending. The bill also expands some public benefits and limits immigration enforcement in protected places.
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WISE Act is a House bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, Agriculture, Education and Workforce, 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.
Latest action on H.R. 2851: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, Agriculture, Education and Workforce, 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.
Who this affects: This bill mainly affects noncitizen survivors of abuse, trafficking, serious crimes, and child mistreatment. It also affects their children, spouses, and some other family members. Immigration agencies, immigration judges, schools, hospitals, shelters, courts, states, and public benefit programs would also have new rules to follow.
Why this matters: Survivors may avoid help today because they fear detention, deportation, or losing status. This bill would reduce those risks for many people while their cases are pending. It could make it easier for survivors to work, report abuse, get medical care, attend school, use shelters, and stay with family. It could also increase public benefit use, agency workload, and immigration court backlogs.
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