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TPS Review Act

USA119th CongressHR-9944| House 
| Updated: 7/23/2026
Debbie Wasserman Schultz

Debbie Wasserman Schultz

Democratic Representative

Florida

Cosponsors (72)
John W. Mannion (Democratic)Kim Schrier (Democratic)Stacey E. Plaskett (Democratic)Jonathan L. Jackson (Democratic)Marc A. Veasey (Democratic)Gabe Amo (Democratic)Robin L. Kelly (Democratic)Julie Johnson (Democratic)Ritchie Torres (Democratic)Mark Pocan (Democratic)Jennifer L. McClellan (Democratic)Darren Soto (Democratic)Shontel M. Brown (Democratic)Frederica S. Wilson (Democratic)Eugene Simon Vindman (Democratic)Steven Horsford (Democratic)Maxine Dexter (Democratic)Dina Titus (Democratic)Maxwell Frost (Democratic)Melanie A. Stansbury (Democratic)Suzan K. DelBene (Democratic)Scott H. Peters (Democratic)Andrea Salinas (Democratic)Paul Tonko (Democratic)Angie Craig (Democratic)Adriano Espaillat (Democratic)Danny K. Davis (Democratic)Greg Stanton (Democratic)George Latimer (Democratic)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)Al Green (Democratic)André Carson (Democratic)John B. Larson (Democratic)Joaquin Castro (Democratic)Stephen F. Lynch (Democratic)Mark DeSaulnier (Democratic)Doris O. Matsui (Democratic)Gregory W. Meeks (Democratic)Morgan McGarvey (Democratic)Adelita S. Grijalva (Democratic)Brittany Pettersen (Democratic)Alma S. Adams (Democratic)Sydney Kamlager-Dove (Democratic)Kathy Castor (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Bonnie Watson Coleman (Democratic)Wesley Bell (Democratic)Lateefah Simon (Democratic)Mike Quigley (Democratic)Lois Frankel (Democratic)Donald S. Beyer (Democratic)Diana DeGette (Democratic)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)James P. McGovern (Democratic)Adam Smith (Democratic)Nydia M. Velázquez (Democratic)Yvette D. Clarke (Democratic)Rick Larsen (Democratic)Deborah K. Ross (Democratic)Lori Trahan (Democratic)Seth Moulton (Democratic)Suzanne Bonamici (Democratic)Jared Moskowitz (Democratic)Nancy Pelosi (Democratic)Lizzie Fletcher (Democratic)Zoe Lofgren (Democratic)Jesús G. "Chuy" García (Democratic)Jimmy Gomez (Democratic)Grace Meng (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)Ayanna Pressley (Democratic)Judy Chu (Democratic)

Rules Committee, Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
The Temporary Protected Status Review Act establishes robust judicial and congressional oversight for decisions to terminate Temporary Protected Status (TPS) designations. It amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to impose stringent requirements on the Secretary of Homeland Security when considering such terminations. These include basing decisions solely on a certified administrative record, providing written findings, and considering all relevant country conditions and evidence, while certifying the decision is free from impermissible biases. The bill authorizes broad judicial review of TPS termination decisions, allowing individuals, organizations, and state or local governments to challenge them in federal court. The burden of proof is placed on the Secretary to demonstrate by clear and convincing evidence that a termination is justified and meets all statutory and procedural requirements. Courts can vacate terminations, issue injunctions, and order the reinstatement or continuation of TPS, with relief potentially extending beyond named plaintiffs. A critical provision ensures that filing a civil action challenging a TPS termination automatically stays the termination pending final judgment. This preserves the status, work authorization, and protection from removal for all affected beneficiaries during the legal process. Additionally, the bill classifies any TPS termination as a "major rule" under the Congressional Review Act, subjecting it to congressional review before it can take effect. These provisions apply to both new and pending TPS determinations and related legal challenges, aiming to ensure objective, evidence-based decisions and strong protections for beneficiaries.
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Timeline
Jul 23, 2026
Introduced in House
Jul 23, 2026
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
  • July 23, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • July 23, 2026
    Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Immigration

TPS Review Act

USA119th CongressHR-9944| House 
| Updated: 7/23/2026
The Temporary Protected Status Review Act establishes robust judicial and congressional oversight for decisions to terminate Temporary Protected Status (TPS) designations. It amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to impose stringent requirements on the Secretary of Homeland Security when considering such terminations. These include basing decisions solely on a certified administrative record, providing written findings, and considering all relevant country conditions and evidence, while certifying the decision is free from impermissible biases. The bill authorizes broad judicial review of TPS termination decisions, allowing individuals, organizations, and state or local governments to challenge them in federal court. The burden of proof is placed on the Secretary to demonstrate by clear and convincing evidence that a termination is justified and meets all statutory and procedural requirements. Courts can vacate terminations, issue injunctions, and order the reinstatement or continuation of TPS, with relief potentially extending beyond named plaintiffs. A critical provision ensures that filing a civil action challenging a TPS termination automatically stays the termination pending final judgment. This preserves the status, work authorization, and protection from removal for all affected beneficiaries during the legal process. Additionally, the bill classifies any TPS termination as a "major rule" under the Congressional Review Act, subjecting it to congressional review before it can take effect. These provisions apply to both new and pending TPS determinations and related legal challenges, aiming to ensure objective, evidence-based decisions and strong protections for beneficiaries.
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Timeline
Jul 23, 2026
Introduced in House
Jul 23, 2026
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
  • July 23, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • July 23, 2026
    Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Debbie Wasserman Schultz

Debbie Wasserman Schultz

Democratic Representative

Florida

Cosponsors (72)
John W. Mannion (Democratic)Kim Schrier (Democratic)Stacey E. Plaskett (Democratic)Jonathan L. Jackson (Democratic)Marc A. Veasey (Democratic)Gabe Amo (Democratic)Robin L. Kelly (Democratic)Julie Johnson (Democratic)Ritchie Torres (Democratic)Mark Pocan (Democratic)Jennifer L. McClellan (Democratic)Darren Soto (Democratic)Shontel M. Brown (Democratic)Frederica S. Wilson (Democratic)Eugene Simon Vindman (Democratic)Steven Horsford (Democratic)Maxine Dexter (Democratic)Dina Titus (Democratic)Maxwell Frost (Democratic)Melanie A. Stansbury (Democratic)Suzan K. DelBene (Democratic)Scott H. Peters (Democratic)Andrea Salinas (Democratic)Paul Tonko (Democratic)Angie Craig (Democratic)Adriano Espaillat (Democratic)Danny K. Davis (Democratic)Greg Stanton (Democratic)George Latimer (Democratic)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)Al Green (Democratic)André Carson (Democratic)John B. Larson (Democratic)Joaquin Castro (Democratic)Stephen F. Lynch (Democratic)Mark DeSaulnier (Democratic)Doris O. Matsui (Democratic)Gregory W. Meeks (Democratic)Morgan McGarvey (Democratic)Adelita S. Grijalva (Democratic)Brittany Pettersen (Democratic)Alma S. Adams (Democratic)Sydney Kamlager-Dove (Democratic)Kathy Castor (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Bonnie Watson Coleman (Democratic)Wesley Bell (Democratic)Lateefah Simon (Democratic)Mike Quigley (Democratic)Lois Frankel (Democratic)Donald S. Beyer (Democratic)Diana DeGette (Democratic)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)James P. McGovern (Democratic)Adam Smith (Democratic)Nydia M. Velázquez (Democratic)Yvette D. Clarke (Democratic)Rick Larsen (Democratic)Deborah K. Ross (Democratic)Lori Trahan (Democratic)Seth Moulton (Democratic)Suzanne Bonamici (Democratic)Jared Moskowitz (Democratic)Nancy Pelosi (Democratic)Lizzie Fletcher (Democratic)Zoe Lofgren (Democratic)Jesús G. "Chuy" García (Democratic)Jimmy Gomez (Democratic)Grace Meng (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)Ayanna Pressley (Democratic)Judy Chu (Democratic)

Rules Committee, Judiciary Committee

Immigration

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