Voters should care about this bill because it impacts who can legally work in the United States and how that permission is granted. If passed, it would remove a significant source of discretionary work authorization, potentially affecting many immigrants' ability to secure employment and live in the U.S.

This change could also impact the flexibility of the immigration system to respond to specific situations or provide relief. If the bill does not become law, the Attorney General would retain the power to grant employment authorization, allowing for more administrative discretion in who is deemed authorized to work. The bill's passage would shift more control over work authorization to specific legislative text rather than executive discretion, which proponents argue protects domestic jobs and opponents argue limits necessary flexibility.