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POWER Act

USA118th CongressHR-1828| House 
| Updated: 3/28/2023
Judy Chu

Judy Chu

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (27)
Becca Balint (Democratic)Sylvia R. Garcia (Democratic)Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (Democratic)Adam B. Schiff (Democratic)Raúl M. Grijalva (Democratic)Ilhan Omar (Democratic)Dina Titus (Democratic)Delia C. Ramirez (Democratic)Greg Casar (Democratic)Danny K. Davis (Democratic)Ro Khanna (Democratic)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)Mark DeSaulnier (Democratic)Pramila Jayapal (Democratic)Betty McCollum (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Mike Quigley (Democratic)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)James P. McGovern (Democratic)Yvette D. Clarke (Democratic)Deborah K. Ross (Democratic)Nanette Diaz Barragán (Democratic)Jesús G. "Chuy" García (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)Jamaal Bowman (Democratic)Debbie Wasserman Schultz (Democratic)Grace F. Napolitano (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Protect Our Workers from Exploitation and Retaliation Act or the POWER Act This bill expands protections for non-U.S. nationals ( aliens under federal law) who are victims of crimes or serious workplace violations. U visas (nonimmigrant visas for certain crime victims) shall be available to individuals who have suffered substantial harm related to workplace claims. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) may allow a non-U.S. national to work and temporarily remain in the United States if the individual (1) has filed for a U visa or T visa (nonimmigrant visas for victims of human trafficking), or (2) has filed or is a material witness to a workplace claim or civil claim arising from criminal activity and is helpful to authorities investigating the claim. The bill removes direct numerical limitations on U visas. A notice to an individual to appear at removal proceedings must contain specified certifications, if the individual was taken (1) at a facility where a workplace claim has been filed, or (2) as a result of information provided in retaliation against individuals exercising their legal rights. Specifically, the notice must state that (1) an adverse immigration determination may not be based solely on information furnished by the party engaged in the unlawful activity, and (2) the individual's information may not be disclosed. Such an individual may not be removed until law enforcement has had a chance to interview the individual. Removal proceedings against an individual who has filed or is a witness to a workplace claim must be stayed until the resolution of the claim, with limited exceptions.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-8332
POWER Act of 2020

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-6685
POWER Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-5225
POWER Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-2070
POWER Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-5382
POWER Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-6065
POWER Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-9113
POWER 2.0 Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-4781
POWER Act of 2021

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-2885
POWER ON Act of 2021

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-1514
POWER ON Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-543
POWER Act
Mar 28, 2023
Introduced in House
Mar 28, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Jan 11, 2024

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 118-1507
Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Hearings held.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-8332
    POWER Act of 2020


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-6685
    POWER Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-5225
    POWER Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-2070
    POWER Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-5382
    POWER Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-6065
    POWER Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-9113
    POWER 2.0 Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-4781
    POWER Act of 2021


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-2885
    POWER ON Act of 2021


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-1514
    POWER ON Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-543
    POWER Act


  • March 28, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • March 28, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • January 11, 2024

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 118-1507
    Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Hearings held.

Immigration

Related Bills

  • HR 118-3194: U.S. Citizenship Act
  • S 118-3128: Protecting Unaccompanied Children Act

POWER Act

USA118th CongressHR-1828| House 
| Updated: 3/28/2023
Protect Our Workers from Exploitation and Retaliation Act or the POWER Act This bill expands protections for non-U.S. nationals ( aliens under federal law) who are victims of crimes or serious workplace violations. U visas (nonimmigrant visas for certain crime victims) shall be available to individuals who have suffered substantial harm related to workplace claims. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) may allow a non-U.S. national to work and temporarily remain in the United States if the individual (1) has filed for a U visa or T visa (nonimmigrant visas for victims of human trafficking), or (2) has filed or is a material witness to a workplace claim or civil claim arising from criminal activity and is helpful to authorities investigating the claim. The bill removes direct numerical limitations on U visas. A notice to an individual to appear at removal proceedings must contain specified certifications, if the individual was taken (1) at a facility where a workplace claim has been filed, or (2) as a result of information provided in retaliation against individuals exercising their legal rights. Specifically, the notice must state that (1) an adverse immigration determination may not be based solely on information furnished by the party engaged in the unlawful activity, and (2) the individual's information may not be disclosed. Such an individual may not be removed until law enforcement has had a chance to interview the individual. Removal proceedings against an individual who has filed or is a witness to a workplace claim must be stayed until the resolution of the claim, with limited exceptions.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-8332
POWER Act of 2020

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-6685
POWER Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-5225
POWER Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-2070
POWER Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-5382
POWER Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-6065
POWER Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-9113
POWER 2.0 Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-4781
POWER Act of 2021

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-2885
POWER ON Act of 2021

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-1514
POWER ON Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-543
POWER Act
Mar 28, 2023
Introduced in House
Mar 28, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Jan 11, 2024

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 118-1507
Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Hearings held.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-8332
    POWER Act of 2020


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-6685
    POWER Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-5225
    POWER Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-2070
    POWER Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-5382
    POWER Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-6065
    POWER Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-9113
    POWER 2.0 Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-4781
    POWER Act of 2021


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-2885
    POWER ON Act of 2021


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-1514
    POWER ON Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-543
    POWER Act


  • March 28, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • March 28, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • January 11, 2024

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 118-1507
    Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Hearings held.
Judy Chu

Judy Chu

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (27)
Becca Balint (Democratic)Sylvia R. Garcia (Democratic)Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (Democratic)Adam B. Schiff (Democratic)Raúl M. Grijalva (Democratic)Ilhan Omar (Democratic)Dina Titus (Democratic)Delia C. Ramirez (Democratic)Greg Casar (Democratic)Danny K. Davis (Democratic)Ro Khanna (Democratic)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)Mark DeSaulnier (Democratic)Pramila Jayapal (Democratic)Betty McCollum (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Mike Quigley (Democratic)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)James P. McGovern (Democratic)Yvette D. Clarke (Democratic)Deborah K. Ross (Democratic)Nanette Diaz Barragán (Democratic)Jesús G. "Chuy" García (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)Jamaal Bowman (Democratic)Debbie Wasserman Schultz (Democratic)Grace F. Napolitano (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

Immigration

Related Bills

  • HR 118-3194: U.S. Citizenship Act
  • S 118-3128: Protecting Unaccompanied Children Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted