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To amend Immigration and Nationality Act regarding the extension of a foreign state's designation for purposes of temporary protected status, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressHR-5496| House 
| Updated: 5/21/2018
Scott Perry

Scott Perry

Republican Representative

Pennsylvania

Cosponsors (1)
Andy Biggs (Republican)

Judiciary Committee, Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
TPS Process Reform Act This bill amends the Immigration and Nationality Act with respect to the extension of temporary protected status (TPS) designations, which permits eligible nationals of designated counties affected by armed conflict or natural disasters to temporarily reside and work in the United States. The Department of Justice (DOJ) shall extend TPS status for 6 months for a country that continues to meet designation criteria, or at its discretion, extend such designation for 12 or 18 months. A TPS country's status is terminated if DOJ fails to extend an expiring designation.
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Timeline
Apr 12, 2018
Introduced in House
Apr 12, 2018
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
May 21, 2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.
  • April 12, 2018
    Introduced in House


  • April 12, 2018
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • May 21, 2018
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.

Immigration

Administrative law and regulatory proceduresDepartment of JusticeForeign laborImmigration status and proceduresRefugees, asylum, displaced persons

To amend Immigration and Nationality Act regarding the extension of a foreign state's designation for purposes of temporary protected status, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressHR-5496| House 
| Updated: 5/21/2018
TPS Process Reform Act This bill amends the Immigration and Nationality Act with respect to the extension of temporary protected status (TPS) designations, which permits eligible nationals of designated counties affected by armed conflict or natural disasters to temporarily reside and work in the United States. The Department of Justice (DOJ) shall extend TPS status for 6 months for a country that continues to meet designation criteria, or at its discretion, extend such designation for 12 or 18 months. A TPS country's status is terminated if DOJ fails to extend an expiring designation.
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Timeline
Apr 12, 2018
Introduced in House
Apr 12, 2018
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
May 21, 2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.
  • April 12, 2018
    Introduced in House


  • April 12, 2018
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • May 21, 2018
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.
Scott Perry

Scott Perry

Republican Representative

Pennsylvania

Cosponsors (1)
Andy Biggs (Republican)

Judiciary Committee, Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement Subcommittee

Immigration

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresDepartment of JusticeForeign laborImmigration status and proceduresRefugees, asylum, displaced persons