II 118th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 2175 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 22, 2023 Mrs. Gillibrand (for herself and Mr. Merkley ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To amend section 208 of the Immigration and Nationality Act to reduce the waiting period for employment authorization for asylum applicants, and for other purposes.