HR. 2851In Committee
WISE Act
Expand protections for immigrant crime victims by broadening U visa eligibility, requiring work authorization, limiting detention, and restricting immigration enforcement near sensitive locations
Plain-English overview
What this bill does
Expand protections for immigrant crime victims by broadening U visa eligibility, requiring work authorization, limiting detention, and restricting immigration enforcement near sensitive locations
Key points
- Require work authorization
- Prohibit enforcement near sensitive locations
- Limit detention of applicants
- Expand U visa eligibility
Current status
Where it stands
Status
In Committee
Latest action
2025-04-10 — 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.
Related context
Topics and policy areas
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