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To provide for the designation of Burma for temporary protected status.

USA119th CongressHR-7014| House 
| Updated: 1/12/2026
Bill Huizenga

Bill Huizenga

Republican Representative

Michigan

Cosponsors (6)
Julie Johnson (Democratic)Gregory W. Meeks (Democratic)Ami Bera (Democratic)Sydney Kamlager-Dove (Democratic)Betty McCollum (Democratic)Timothy M. Kennedy (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislative proposal mandates the designation of Burma for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) under U.S. immigration law. The initial designation period for Burma is set for 18 months , commencing on November 25, 2025, treating it as if designated due to extraordinary and temporary conditions. To qualify for TPS under this designation, Burmese nationals must demonstrate continuous physical presence in the United States since the date of the bill's enactment. Eligible individuals must also meet general admissibility requirements for immigrants, not be otherwise ineligible for TPS, and properly register with the Secretary of Homeland Security. Furthermore, the bill requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to grant prior consent for TPS recipients to travel abroad for brief, temporary trips if they can establish emergency and extenuating circumstances.
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Timeline
Jan 12, 2026
Introduced in House
Jan 12, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • January 12, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • January 12, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Immigration

To provide for the designation of Burma for temporary protected status.

USA119th CongressHR-7014| House 
| Updated: 1/12/2026
This legislative proposal mandates the designation of Burma for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) under U.S. immigration law. The initial designation period for Burma is set for 18 months , commencing on November 25, 2025, treating it as if designated due to extraordinary and temporary conditions. To qualify for TPS under this designation, Burmese nationals must demonstrate continuous physical presence in the United States since the date of the bill's enactment. Eligible individuals must also meet general admissibility requirements for immigrants, not be otherwise ineligible for TPS, and properly register with the Secretary of Homeland Security. Furthermore, the bill requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to grant prior consent for TPS recipients to travel abroad for brief, temporary trips if they can establish emergency and extenuating circumstances.
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Timeline
Jan 12, 2026
Introduced in House
Jan 12, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • January 12, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • January 12, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Bill Huizenga

Bill Huizenga

Republican Representative

Michigan

Cosponsors (6)
Julie Johnson (Democratic)Gregory W. Meeks (Democratic)Ami Bera (Democratic)Sydney Kamlager-Dove (Democratic)Betty McCollum (Democratic)Timothy M. Kennedy (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

Immigration

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted