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Territorial Protection and Sovereignty Act

USA119th CongressHR-8460| House 
| Updated: 4/23/2026
Andrew S. Clyde

Andrew S. Clyde

Republican Representative

Georgia

Cosponsors (5)
Brandon Gill (Republican)Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (Republican)Nancy Mace (Republican)Troy E. Nehls (Republican)Randy Fine (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill, titled the "Territorial Protection and Sovereignty Act," aims to repeal the federal government's authority to grant Temporary Protected Status (TPS) by eliminating Section 244 of the Immigration and Nationality Act. The legislation mandates that all existing grants of Temporary Protected Status would terminate immediately upon the bill's enactment, regardless of their original designation or expiration date. Any alien whose TPS is terminated under this Act would then be required to depart the United States not later than 60 days after the enactment date. After this 60-day period, these individuals would cease to be considered lawfully present in the country, thereby losing any legal basis for their continued stay and facing potential deportation.
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Timeline
Apr 23, 2026
Introduced in House
Apr 23, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • April 23, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • April 23, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Immigration

Territorial Protection and Sovereignty Act

USA119th CongressHR-8460| House 
| Updated: 4/23/2026
This bill, titled the "Territorial Protection and Sovereignty Act," aims to repeal the federal government's authority to grant Temporary Protected Status (TPS) by eliminating Section 244 of the Immigration and Nationality Act. The legislation mandates that all existing grants of Temporary Protected Status would terminate immediately upon the bill's enactment, regardless of their original designation or expiration date. Any alien whose TPS is terminated under this Act would then be required to depart the United States not later than 60 days after the enactment date. After this 60-day period, these individuals would cease to be considered lawfully present in the country, thereby losing any legal basis for their continued stay and facing potential deportation.
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Timeline
Apr 23, 2026
Introduced in House
Apr 23, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • April 23, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • April 23, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Andrew S. Clyde

Andrew S. Clyde

Republican Representative

Georgia

Cosponsors (5)
Brandon Gill (Republican)Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (Republican)Nancy Mace (Republican)Troy E. Nehls (Republican)Randy Fine (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

Immigration

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