The proposed legislation, titled the TPS Relief Act , aims to introduce judicial review for determinations concerning Temporary Protected Status (TPS) claims. Currently, federal law explicitly bars such review, preventing individuals from challenging decisions made under the TPS program in a court of law. The bill achieves this by amending Section 1254(a)(b)(5)(A) of title 8, United States Code. By striking the word "no" from the relevant clause, the legislation would effectively reverse the existing prohibition, thereby enabling judicial oversight. This critical change would empower individuals to seek legal recourse and challenge adverse decisions regarding their TPS status.
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Timeline
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Immigration
TPS Relief Act
USA119th CongressHR-9523| House
| Updated: 6/29/2026
The proposed legislation, titled the TPS Relief Act , aims to introduce judicial review for determinations concerning Temporary Protected Status (TPS) claims. Currently, federal law explicitly bars such review, preventing individuals from challenging decisions made under the TPS program in a court of law. The bill achieves this by amending Section 1254(a)(b)(5)(A) of title 8, United States Code. By striking the word "no" from the relevant clause, the legislation would effectively reverse the existing prohibition, thereby enabling judicial oversight. This critical change would empower individuals to seek legal recourse and challenge adverse decisions regarding their TPS status.