Pilot and Aircraft Privacy Act

Senate Bill

S. 2175

119th Congress

Pilot and Aircraft Privacy Act

In Committee

Introduced:Jun 25, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Ted Budd

Senator

Republican

NC

Cosponsors

2

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Immigration

Summary

The Assisting Seekers in Pursuit of Integration and Rapid Employment (ASPIRE) Act aims to help asylum applicants and migrants by allowing them to get work permits faster and providing more support services. It would cut the wait time for employment authorization from the current system to just 30 days after filing an asylum application, and it would fund state and local governments to offer food, shelter, and other assistance to migrants.

Latest Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

SponsorTed Budd (R-NC)

Introduced6/25/2025

StatusRead twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

ChamberSenate

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Pilot and Aircraft Privacy Act

The Assisting Seekers in Pursuit of Integration and Rapid Employment (ASPIRE) Act aims to help asylum applicants and migrants by allowing them to get work permits faster and providing more support services. It would cut the wait time for employment authorizati

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The Assisting Seekers in Pursuit of Integration and Rapid Employment (ASPIRE) Act aims to help asylum applicants and migrants by allowing them to get work permits faster and providing more support services. It would cut the wait time for employment authorization from the current system to just 30 days after filing an asylum application, and it would fund state and local governments to offer food, shelter, and other assistance to migrants.

Bill Number: 2175
Sponsor: Ted Budd (R-NC)
Introduced: 6/25/2025
Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Policy Area: Immigration

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Fact Sheet

Title: Pilot and Aircraft Privacy Act
Bill Number: 2175
Sponsor: Ted Budd (R-NC)
Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Introduced: 6/25/2025
Summary: The Assisting Seekers in Pursuit of Integration and Rapid Employment (ASPIRE) Act aims to help asylum applicants and migrants by allowing them to get work permits faster and providing more support services. It would cut the wait time for employment authorization from the current system to just 30 da

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

The Assisting Seekers in Pursuit of Integration and Rapid Employment (ASPIRE) Act aims to help asylum applicants and migrants by allowing them to get work permits faster and providing more support services. It would cut the wait time for employment authorization from the current system to just 30 days after filing an asylum application, and it would fund state and local governments to offer food, shelter, and other assistance to migrants.

Last updated: 12/30/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

Assisting Seekers in Pursuit of Integration and Rapid Employment Act or the ASPIRE Act This bill addresses issues related to asylum applicants and migrants, including by directing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to provide employment authorization for eligible asylum applicants. Currently, asylum applicants are not entitled to employment authorization but may be granted such by the Department of Justice. Such employment authorization is valid until the applicant receives a final denial of the application, including any administrative and judicial review. The bill also shortens the waiting period for receiving employment authorization to 30 days from the filing of the asylum application. In addition, the bill authorizes U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services to take actions to address the asylum backlog, including by hiring additional asylum officers. The bill also authorizes DHS to provide funding to state and local governments and nonprofit organizations for support services for migrants (e.g., food and shelter).

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Allows asylum applicants to get work permits 30 days after filing their application, instead of the current longer wait time
Authorizes more funding for U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services to help address the asylum application backlog
Provides funding to state and local governments and nonprofit organizations to offer support services like food and shelter for migrants

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This bill would primarily impact asylum seekers and other migrants, allowing them to work and access support services more quickly after arriving in the United States. It could help reduce the financial strain on these individuals and families while they await the outcome of their asylum claims. State and local governments would also be affected, as they would receive federal funding to provide services to migrants in their communities.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Immigration

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

2175, 119th Congress (2025). "Pilot and Aircraft Privacy Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-s-2175

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