CRITICAL LABOR COALITION

In support of the Essential Workers for Economic Advancement Act (H.R. 5494) which creates a non-immigrant visa program for high demand, short-supply industries in metropolitan areas facing a critical labor shortage. Submitted comment on DHS NPRM Employment Authorization Reform for Asylum Applicants (91 FR 8616, Docket No. USCIS-2025-0370) In support of protecting the current legal workforce while finding pathways for vetted foreign workers to fill positions that are needed to ensure economic growth and expansion. In support of streamlined work permit processes which reduce backlogs while maintaining stringent security standards. In support of the reauthorization of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) to modernize the nations workforce development system, create data-based solutions and ensure federal resources align with the needs of todays economy. In support of the expansion of apprenticeships to support a wide range of industries, improved processes that remove bureaucratic hurdles and effectively communicate opportunities to prospective applicants. In support of expanding on-the-job training incentives and elevating high-quality career paths that encourage individual skills and experience.

Client expense: — · Firm income: $15,000

Matched citations: H.R. 5494

In support of the "Improve and Enhance the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) Act" as reintroduced (S. 3265, H.R. 6231) to increase and extend the tax credit for hiring and retaining specific communities of job seekers, including adding veteran spouses.

Client expense: — · Firm income: $15,000

Matched citations: H.R. 6231

In support of the "Improve and Enhance the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) Act" as reintroduced (S. 3265, H.R. 6231) to increase and extend the tax credit for hiring and retaining specific communities of job seekers, including adding veteran spouses.

Client expense: — · Firm income: $15,000

Matched citations: S. 3265

In support of the Essential Workers for Economic Advancement Act (H.R. 5494) which creates a non-immigrant visa program for high demand, short-supply industries in metropolitan areas facing a critical labor shortage. In support of protecting the current legal workforce while finding pathways for vetted foreign workers to fill positions that are needed to ensure economic growth and expansion. In support of streamlined work permit processes which reduce backlogs while maintaining stringent security standards. In support of the reauthorization of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) to modernize the nations workforce development system, create data-based solutions and ensure federal resources align with the needs of todays economy. In support of the expansion of apprenticeships to support a wide range of industries, improved processes that remove bureaucratic hurdles and effectively communicate opportunities to prospective applicants. In support of expanding on-the-job training incentives and elevating high-quality career paths that encourage individual skills and experience.

Client expense: — · Firm income: $15,000

Matched citations: H.R. 5494

In support of the "Improve and Enhance the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) Act" as reintroduced (S. 3265, H.R. 6231) to increase and extend the tax credit for hiring and retaining specific communities of job seekers, including adding veteran spouses.

Client expense: — · Firm income: $15,000

Matched citations: H.R. 6231

In support of the "Improve and Enhance the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) Act" as reintroduced (S. 3265, H.R. 6231) to increase and extend the tax credit for hiring and retaining specific communities of job seekers, including adding veteran spouses.

Client expense: — · Firm income: $15,000

Matched citations: S. 3265

In support of the Essential Workers for Economic Advancement Act (H.R. 5494) which creates a non-immigrant visa program for high demand, short-supply industries in metropolitan areas facing a critical labor shortage. In support of increasing legal pathways to citizenship for workers in the United States. In support of the current 540-day period in which an individual working in the U.S. can work while waiting for their work permit reauthorization to be completed. Against a reduction in timeframes for work permits for those in the U.S. under the parole program, temporary protected status or asylum seekers.

Client expense: — · Firm income: $15,000

Matched citations: H.R. 5494

In support of the "Improve and Enhance the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) Act" as reintroduced (S. 3265, H.R. 6231) to increase and extend the tax credit for hiring and retaining specific communities of job seekers, including adding veteran spouses.

Client expense: — · Firm income: $15,000

Matched citations: H.R. 6231

In support of the "Improve and Enhance the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) Act" as reintroduced (S. 3265, H.R. 6231) to increase and extend the tax credit for hiring and retaining specific communities of job seekers, including adding veteran spouses.

Client expense: — · Firm income: $15,000

Matched citations: S. 3265

In support of the "Improve and Enhance the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) Act" (S.492, H.R. 1177) to increase the tax credit for hiring and retaining specific communities of job seekers. In support of extension of WOTC past its current expiration date of 12/31/25.

Client expense: — · Firm income: $15,000

Matched citations: H.R. 1177

In support of the Essential Workers for Economic Advancement Act (H.R. 5494) which creates a non-immigrant visa program for high demand, short-supply industries in metropolitan areas facing a critical labor shortage. Opposed to language in the "One Big Beautiful Bill" which requires asylum seekers, Temporary Protected Status (TPS) workers and those under Parole Programs to renew their Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) every six months as opposed to the current 5-year timeline (1-2 years for TPS and parole workers) In support of increasing legal pathways to citizenship for workers in the United States. In support of the current 540-day period in which an individual working in the U.S. can work while waiting for their work permit reauthorization to be completed. Against a reduction in timeframes for work permits for those in the U.S. under the parole program, temporary protected status or asylum seekers.

Client expense: — · Firm income: $15,000

Matched citations: H.R. 5494

In support of the "Improve and Enhance the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) Act" (S.492, H.R. 1177) to increase the tax credit for hiring and retaining specific communities of job seekers. In support of extension of WOTC past its current expiration date of 12/31/25.

Client expense: — · Firm income: $15,000

Matched citations: S.492

In support of the Essential Workers for Economic Advancement Act (H.R. 3734) which creates a non-immigrant visa program for high demand, short-supply industries in metropolitan areas facing a critical labor shortage. In support of the Asylum Seeker Work Authorization Act (S. 255, H.R. 1325) which would allow asylum seekers to receive authorization as quickly as 30 days after applying for asylum. General support for streamlining refugee and asylum seeker entry and their ability to enter the workforce.

Client expense: — · Firm income: $15,000

Matched citations: H.R. 1325

In support of the Essential Workers for Economic Advancement Act (H.R. 3734) which creates a non-immigrant visa program for high demand, short-supply industries in metropolitan areas facing a critical labor shortage. In support of the Asylum Seeker Work Authorization Act (S. 255, H.R. 1325) which would allow asylum seekers to receive authorization as quickly as 30 days after applying for asylum. General support for streamlining refugee and asylum seeker entry and their ability to enter the workforce.

Client expense: — · Firm income: $15,000

Matched citations: H.R. 3734

In support of the EITC Age Parity Act (H.R. 5689) which expands the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) to include those without children over the age of 65 and under the age of 25 who otherwise qualify for the benefit. In support of the EITC for Older Workers Act (H.R. 9361), which removes the upper age limit for Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) eligibility. In support of the "Improve and Enhance the Work Opportunity Tax Credit Act (S.5370, H.R. 6833) to increase the tax credit for hiring and retaining specific communities of job seekers. In support of the "Credit for Caring Act" (S. 3702/H.R. 7165), which would create a non-refundable federal tax credit for eligible working family caregivers.

Client expense: — · Firm income: $15,000

Matched citations: H.R. 5689

In support of the EITC Age Parity Act (H.R. 5689) which expands the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) to include those without children over the age of 65 and under the age of 25 who otherwise qualify for the benefit. In support of the EITC for Older Workers Act (H.R. 9361), which removes the upper age limit for Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) eligibility. In support of the "Improve and Enhance the Work Opportunity Tax Credit Act (S.5370, H.R. 6833) to increase the tax credit for hiring and retaining specific communities of job seekers. In support of the "Credit for Caring Act" (S. 3702/H.R. 7165), which would create a non-refundable federal tax credit for eligible working family caregivers.

Client expense: — · Firm income: $15,000

Matched citations: H.R. 6833

In support of the EITC Age Parity Act (H.R. 5689) which expands the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) to include those without children over the age of 65 and under the age of 25 who otherwise qualify for the benefit. In support of the EITC for Older Workers Act (H.R. 9361), which removes the upper age limit for Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) eligibility. In support of the "Improve and Enhance the Work Opportunity Tax Credit Act (S.5370, H.R. 6833) to increase the tax credit for hiring and retaining specific communities of job seekers. In support of the "Credit for Caring Act" (S. 3702/H.R. 7165), which would create a non-refundable federal tax credit for eligible working family caregivers.

Client expense: — · Firm income: $15,000

Matched citations: H.R. 7165

In support of the EITC Age Parity Act (H.R. 5689) which expands the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) to include those without children over the age of 65 and under the age of 25 who otherwise qualify for the benefit. In support of the EITC for Older Workers Act (H.R. 9361), which removes the upper age limit for Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) eligibility. In support of the "Improve and Enhance the Work Opportunity Tax Credit Act (S.5370, H.R. 6833) to increase the tax credit for hiring and retaining specific communities of job seekers. In support of the "Credit for Caring Act" (S. 3702/H.R. 7165), which would create a non-refundable federal tax credit for eligible working family caregivers.

Client expense: — · Firm income: $15,000

Matched citations: H.R. 9361

In support of the Essential Workers for Economic Advancement Act (H.R. 3734) which creates a non-immigrant visa program for high demand, short-supply industries in metropolitan areas facing a critical labor shortage. In support of the Asylum Seeker Work Authorization Act (S. 255, H.R. 1325) which would allow asylum seekers to receive authorization as quickly as 30 days after applying for asylum. General support for streamlining refugee and asylum seeker entry and their ability to enter the workforce.

Client expense: — · Firm income: $15,000

Matched citations: S. 255

In support of the EITC Age Parity Act (H.R. 5689) which expands the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) to include those without children over the age of 65 and under the age of 25 who otherwise qualify for the benefit. In support of the EITC for Older Workers Act (H.R. 9361), which removes the upper age limit for Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) eligibility. In support of the "Improve and Enhance the Work Opportunity Tax Credit Act (S.5370, H.R. 6833) to increase the tax credit for hiring and retaining specific communities of job seekers. In support of the "Credit for Caring Act" (S. 3702/H.R. 7165), which would create a non-refundable federal tax credit for eligible working family caregivers.

Client expense: — · Firm income: $15,000

Matched citations: S. 3702

In support of the EITC Age Parity Act (H.R. 5689) which expands the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) to include those without children over the age of 65 and under the age of 25 who otherwise qualify for the benefit. In support of the EITC for Older Workers Act (H.R. 9361), which removes the upper age limit for Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) eligibility. In support of the "Improve and Enhance the Work Opportunity Tax Credit Act (S.5370, H.R. 6833) to increase the tax credit for hiring and retaining specific communities of job seekers. In support of the "Credit for Caring Act" (S. 3702/H.R. 7165), which would create a non-refundable federal tax credit for eligible working family caregivers.

Client expense: — · Firm income: $15,000

Matched citations: S.5370