Us Congress 2023-2024 Regular Session

Us Congress House Bill HB10415

Caption

To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide that employment authorization is only available to aliens who are lawfully present in the United States, and for other purposes.

Impact

If enacted, HB10415 would significantly alter existing state laws regarding immigration by mandating that states demonstrate compliance with federal requirements concerning the educational and medical services provided to aliens. Specifically, states would have to prove that they do not offer educational opportunities or federal medical funding to individuals without lawful immigration status. Compliance with these stipulations would become a prerequisite for states to receive certain federal grants, thereby incentivizing adherence to federal immigration policy.

Summary

House Bill HB10415, titled the 'Tough Love Act', seeks to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to tighten the criteria for employment authorization and other benefits for aliens in the United States. The primary focus of the bill is to ensure that such authorizations are only granted to those who are in the country legally, by requiring that applicants be lawfully present, have entered through a legal port of entry, and have not been ordered removed from the U.S. The bill effectively eliminates waivers that the Secretary of Homeland Security could previously grant regarding these conditions, emphasizing strict enforcement of immigration law.

Contention

The provisions of HB10415 are expected to spark debate among lawmakers and advocacy groups. Supporters argue that the bill represents a necessary step towards strengthening immigration controls and ensuring that taxpayer resources are not allocated to those who do not have legal status. Conversely, opponents assert that the bill could lead to significant humanitarian concerns, particularly regarding access to emergency medical care and education for children. The bill's potential impact on local governments, particularly regarding the provision of services and the rights of undocumented individuals, raises questions about its broader implications for community wellbeing.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

US HB10501

To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to eliminate the annual numerical limitation on visas for certain immigrants, to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to grant work authorization to certain immigrants with a pending application for nonimmigrant status under such Act, and for other purposes.

US HB6477

To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to reform the process for inspection of applicants for admission.

US HB6061

To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to waive certain naturalization requirements for United States nationals, and for other purposes.

US HB10375

To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act and the Mutual Education and Cultural Exchange Act of 1961 to strengthen the critical minerals workforce in the United States.

US HR980

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5585) to impose criminal and immigration penalties for intentionally fleeing a pursuing Federal officer while operating a motor vehicle; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6678) to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide that aliens who have been convicted of or who have committed Social Security fraud are inadmissible and deportable; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6679) to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act with respect to aliens who carried out, participated in, planned, financed, supported, or otherwise facilitated the attacks against Israel; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6976) to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide that aliens who have been convicted of or who have committed an offense for driving while intoxicated or impaired are inadmissible and deportable.

US HB10452

To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit certain types of fraud in the provision of immigration services, and for other purposes.

US HB47

Victims Of Immigration Crime Engagement Restoration Act or the VOICE Restoration Act This bill establishes the Victims of Immigration Crime Engagement Office within U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The office shall provide assistance to victims of crimes committed by non-U.S. nationals (aliens under federal law) who are present in the United States without lawful immigration status.

US SB5454

A bill to update the United States policy towards Hong Kong, and for other purposes.

US HB47

Victims Of Immigration Crime Engagement Restoration Act or the VOICE Restoration Act This bill establishes the Victims of Immigration Crime Engagement Office within U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The office shall provide assistance to victims of crimes committed by non-U.S. nationals (aliens under federal law) who are present in the United States without lawful immigration status.

US SB2568

Relating to a prohibition against the knowing employment of persons not lawfully present in the United States and the suspension of licenses held by certain employers for the knowing employment of those persons.

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