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- H.R.4008
H.R.4008: POWER Act
About This Bill
- Introduced Nov. 16, 2015
- Latest Major Action Dec. 4, 2015
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
12 (All Democrats)
Bill Summary
Protect Our Workers from Exploitation and Retaliation Act or the POWER Act This bill amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to exclude from the definition of "immigrant" a nonimmigrant alien who files a petition for U visa status (set aside for victims of crimes and their immediate family members) if the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) determines that the alien: has suffered abuse or harm as a result of having been a victim of...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| Dec. 4, 2015 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.
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| Nov. 16, 2015 |
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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| Nov. 16, 2015 |
Introduced in the House by Judy Chu (D-Calif.) |