Temporary Protected Status Reform Act of 2026.

This bill, known as the "Temporary Protected Status Reform Act of 2026," aims to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to reform the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) program. Congress finds that TPS, intended for temporary humanitarian relief, has resulted in prolonged stays for nationals of certain countries, raising questions about executive discretion and the program's impact on the broader immigration system. The legislation specifically mandates the termination of TPS designations for five countries: Somalia , Sudan , Syria , Yemen , and Lebanon . Furthermore, the bill explicitly prohibits the Secretary of Homeland Security from redesignating any of these listed countries for TPS in the future, unless a subsequent statute expressly authorizes such action. The termination of TPS for these countries will take effect 180 days after the Act's enactment. Individuals whose TPS is terminated will be required to depart the United States by this date and will cease to be considered lawfully present, unless they possess an independent lawful immigration status such as lawful permanent residency or asylum. Employment authorization documents based on TPS will also expire on this termination date, and individuals remaining without other lawful status will be subject to removal.