work authorization for spouses(H4) of certain H-1B holders.

[badamainl]

I saw the content in the below site.

http://www.dhs.gov/ynews/fact-sheets/20120131-dhs-retain-highly-skilled-immigrants.shtm

• Provide work authorization for spouses of certain H-1B holders.
  

This proposed change to the current DHS regulation would allow certain spouses of H-1B visa holders to legally work while their visa holder spouse waits for his or her adjustment of status application to be adjudicated. Specifically, employment will be authorized for H-4 dependent spouses of principal H-1B visa holders who have begun the process of seeking lawful permanent resident status through employment after meeting a minimum period of H-1B status in the U.S. This effort will help retain talented professionals who are valued by U.S. employers and who seek to contribute to our economy.

My question is:

Is it true? What are the steps involved in getting work authorization for an H4

Thanks

Anil

[cap-gap]

it is just a proposal yet..

and the article is realeased on the anniversary of the initiative, implying that the proposal didn't go anywhere in an year