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- H.R.2169
H.R.2169: Protect Our Workers from Exploitation and Retaliation Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 112th Congress
- This bill is primarily about immigration
- Introduced June 14, 2011
- Latest Major Action Aug. 25, 2011
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
11 (All Democrats)
Bill Summary
Protect Our Workers from Exploitation and Retaliation Act or the POWER Act - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to exclude from the definition of "immigrant" under such Act a nonimmigrant alien who files a petition for status if the Secretary of Homeland Security (DHS) determines that the alien: (1) has suffered abuse or harm as a result of having been a victim of criminal activity; (2) has suffered substantial abuse or harm related to...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration Policy and Enforcement.
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| June 14, 2011 |
Introduced in the House by Judy Chu (D-Calif.) |