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TPS Reform Act of 2019

Introduced: July 23, 2019 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Aug 15, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
Jul 23, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Jul 23, 2019
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

TPS Reform Act of 2019

This bill changes the procedures for designating a country with temporary protected status (TPS). (Qualified nationals of a TPS-designated country shall have work authorization and may not be removed from the United States while the status is in effect.)

Specifically, the bill requires an act of Congress to designate a country with TPS status, where currently the Department of Justice has such authority. In an initial act designating a TPS country, Congress shall include a time period for the designation of up to 18 months. Congress may also pass an act to terminate or extend a designation.

The bill also establishes that an alien who lacks a lawful immigration status shall not receive the benefits of temporary protected status.

What's happening now August 15, 2019

Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.

 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 1
All 1 Republican 1