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TPS Relief Act

USA119th CongressHR-9523| House 
| Updated: 6/29/2026
Seth Moulton

Seth Moulton

Democratic Representative

Massachusetts

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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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Jun 29, 2026
Introduced in House
Jun 29, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • June 29, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • June 29, 2026
    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.
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Timeline
Jun 29, 2026
Introduced in House
Jun 29, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • June 29, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • June 29, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Seth Moulton

Seth Moulton

Democratic Representative

Massachusetts

Judiciary Committee

Immigration

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